Ultrasound Technologist II - Atrium Health Lake Norman FT Evenings

Ultrasound Technologist

Join our team at Atrium Health Lake Norman, a state-of-the-art health care campus offering high-quality health care to Lake Norman and the surrounding area. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose.

Job Description

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians.
• Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer, and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting during normal operation. Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials. Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Intact sense of sight and hearing.

Requirements

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) with specialty in Vascular required.
• One additional specialty examination required: AB (Abdomen), BR (Breast), OB/GYN (Obstetrics and Gynecology), PS (Pediatric), or MSKS (Musculoskeletal) required.
• RVT and/or CCI registry required.
• One year experience required.
• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred.
• BLS HCP certification from AHA required.
• Interpersonal skills required.

Benefits

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Community Overview

Atrium Health Lake Norman includes an acute care hospital, emergency department, and specialty care center, all wrapped into one convenient location at the intersection of Westmoreland Road and US 21 (Statesville Road) in Cornelius, NC. The campus is built in serene shades of brown and green and nestled just a couple of miles from the shoreline, serving as the center of our care in the Lake Norman region.