1 Ultrasonographer (Registered) Job in Boone, NC
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UNC Health Appalachian is Hiring an Ultrasonographer (Registered) Near Boone, NC
- Position Summary
- The Ultrasonographer integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The ultrasonographer integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The ultrasonographer provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the needs of each patient. The ultrasonographer’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The ultrasonographer follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures; regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The ultrasonographer practices within the practice and scope of their license.
- The ultrasonographer demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action, and, approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The ultrasonographer demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective completion of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members, in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
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- Position Qualifications
- Minimum Education
- Graduate of AMA accredited education program of health science education
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- Experience
- Clinical imaging experience from AMA accredited sonography program
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- Required Registration/License/Certification
- ARDMS registered or registry eligible
- Must obtain registry within one year of hire if new graduate; If on-the-job trained, must complete registry within 2 years
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
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- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
- Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
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- Physical Demands
- Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
- Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
- Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
- Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
- Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
- Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
- Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
- Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
- Frequently per shift: may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
- Frequently exposed to acoustic energy.
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- Working Conditions
- Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
- Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Handles emergency or crisis situations
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
- On-call required.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$63k-78k (estimate)
01/27/2024
05/21/2024
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