Ultrasound Technologist

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


Hartsville, United States Kindred Healthcare Full time

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center has been an integral part of the lives of people throughout Darlington County and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. Our 116-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services to a service area totaling over 125,000 individuals. We are dually accredited by the Joint Commission and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), a Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a Blue Distinction Maternity Center. We are committed to continuing to be a trusted provider of quality care, close to home, for generations to come. At Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Carolina Pines - the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today. To learn more about Carolina Pines and our community, visit Our Community | Hartsville & Darlington, SC (cprmc.com) Our Benefits: Competitive compensation Relocation assistance Approximately 4 week of PTO per year Comprehensive benefit package Qualifying tuition reimbursement Professional Development Department Tickets at Work discounts Gym membership discounts Neptune Island Waterpark discounts Professional team As an Ultrasound Technologist you will: Produce two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist. Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results to reduce anxiety. Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist. Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety. Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures. Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment. Assists physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient's body and determining angle of puncture as requested. Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service. Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records. Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment. Performs other related duties as directed in order to support the achievement of established goals and objectives. As an Ultrasound Technologist you will have: Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent training as specified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Registration through the ARDMS (Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) is preferred.