Wilmington, NC, 28407, USA
3 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
**Overview** Summary: Works under the supervision of the Manager of Noninvasive Cardiac Services and lead Ultrasound tech. Performs Diagnostic Echocardiography or Vascular Ultrasound procedures for ordering physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsibilities: 1. Performs all diagnostic Echocardiography or Ultrasound procedures per standard protocols under the supervision of a Cardiologist for neonatal through geriatric patients. 2. Completes examinations by documenting all appropriate procedural related information. 3. Provides for patient’s physical and emotional needs in a wide variety of circumstances. 4. Transports patient as needed for all sections of the Noninvasive Cardiac Services Department. 5. Provides customers with instruction regarding the procedure appropriate information pertinent to their exams. 6. Performs/documents QA and QC per protocol. 7. May perform moderate of waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines. 8. After hours call duty. 9. Performs all duties necessary to ensure the harmonious operation of the Cardiovascular section. 10. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** Credentials: Essential: * Reg Diag Med Sonographer Nonessential: * Registered Vascular Tech Education: Essential: * General Education Degree Nonessential: * Associate Degree Other information: 1. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Work requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a one/two-year Echocardiography or Vascular Ultrasound program, or Medical Sonography program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Vascular Sonographer, and/or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Certified Cardiac and/or Vascular Sonographer through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International must be obtained within one year of hire. BLS Certification required. 3. Experience: One to two years preferred. **Responsibilities** It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. - Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. - The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. - All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Questions? View FAQs. (https://external-novanthealth.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-435596363) Learn more about Novant Health **Job Location** _NC-Wilmington_ **Job Opening ID** _1362_ **Facility** _NHRMC - New Hanover Regional Medical Center_ **Department** _Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab_
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