Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
4x9 hrs, Evenings

Primary Purpose

• The Ultrasound Technologist prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring
• physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate
• patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

Major Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performance of 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
• Interpersonal skills required

Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Certification / License

• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of
• Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or if a new graduate, registry eligible
• New graduates must pass their registry within one year or employment date
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Completion of a comprehensive, medical diagnostic ultrasound program
• 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