<span>Sonographer III</span>

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.