Ultrasound Technologist – Charlotte – Up to $15k sign on/$5k relocation bonus

POSITION TYPE: Allied Health

SPECIALTY UNIT: Ultrasound Technician

LOCATION: Charlotte NC

SHIFT: Days/Weekend 3x12s

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary:

• Ability to scan both adult and pediatric inpatients and ED patients.
• Ability to perform scans portably up on the nursing units.
• General ABD and vascular skill sets will be required
• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians
• Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards.
• Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures.
• 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.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement
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Requirements:

• Must have Radiology Tech experience within the last year in ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL SETTING.
• Must be registered/eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  
• Must possess Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) from TDH.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.