Advocate Health Care

Ultrasound Tech I - FT Atrium Health Cabarrus

Advocate Health Care$73K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.
  • Registration in Abdomen (AB) or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is essential.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Must be a graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of patient growth, development, and cultural competencies.

Responsibilities

  • Examine requests and verify orders for each patient.
  • Assist the Radiologist in invasive procedures.
  • Evaluate exam technical quality and enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Contribute to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy as a caregiver.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Operate the Radiology computer system for exams and supplies.
  • Maintain an orderly and stocked work area.
  • Adhere to departmental rules in a professional manner.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs available.
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent expenses.
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and parental leave.
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
  • Educational Assistance Program to support career development.
Full Job Description
Department:

36320 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Ultrasound

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Friday-Sunday 7A-7P

Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a medical facility located in Concord, NC. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
  • Assists Radiologist in performing 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.


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
  • One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
  • BLS certification is required.


Education Required:
  • Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.


Experience Required:
  • None


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • 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


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program


Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
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