Ultrasound Technician - Charlotte, United States - Talent Healthcare Staffing

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    *Additional Information:
    *Contract Length:* 13 weeks

    *Schedule:
    • Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7a-7:30p
    *Job Assignment Details:
    • Routine ultrasounds. Preferable experience in DVT studies.
    *Duties:

    *Job Summary

    • 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.
    *Essential Functions

    • 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.
    *Skills:
    • Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.
    • BLS HCP certification from AHA required.
    • Interpersonal skills required.
    *Education:


    • Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred.

    Job Type:
    Contract


    Pay:
    $ $49.00 per hour


    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance

    Schedule:

    • 12 hour shift
    • Day shift

    Ability to Commute:

    • Charlotte, NC (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Charlotte, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location:
    In person