UNC Health - Rocky Mount, NC
posted 18 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Rocky Mount, NC
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Sonographer III position at UNC Health Nash involves producing ultrasonic images and participating in special studies under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, safety, and education for staff and students, while also contributing to departmental operations and participating in the ultrasound on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
- Produces ultrasound images and examinations, including abdominal scans and scans of other anatomical areas, while obtaining history and examination data and evaluating for contraindicating conditions.
- Reviews pathology reports for correlation with sonograms.
- Performs water enemas and retrograde filling of bladder for pelvic scans, as needed.
- Takes and monitors vital signs.
- Adjusts and controls equipment.
- Reviews film for clinically acceptable results and releases patients; prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, supplies, and contrasts; assists physician during invasive procedures.
- Applies AIUM guidelines and patient protection guidelines; operates and maintains sonographic equipment, film processors, computers, and other departmental equipment.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited school or program of Ultrasonography or Registered Radiologic Technologist with on-the-job training to meet qualifications.
- Current registration with ARRT with up-to-date continuing education credits.
- 1 year of Healthcare/Medical - Healthcare - Other Clinical Sonography experience.
- Registered in two ultrasound sub-specialties or registered in one ultrasound sub-specialty.
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with up-to-date continuing education credits.
