Department :
02058 WFBMG University Group Practice : High Point Main - Cardiology : Vascular Laboratory
Status : Full time
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Hou rs Per Week : 40
Schedule Details / Additional Information :
Weekdays
Full time, weekday opportunity for an Ultrasound / Vascular Technologist for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Position Highlights :
- Competitive Pay
- Day 1 health insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with matching
- Wellness Incentives
Job Summary :
Assists the provider in the delivery of health care by performing diagnostic ultrasound exams by producing, assessing, and evaluating images and related data used to determine a medical diagnosis.
What You'll Need :
Associate's degree (or Two-Year Professional Program) in ultrasound training from an AMA approved school. One-year clinical experience in the field of study to be performed.Currently Certified as a Registered Vascular Sonographer with ARDMS.Current CPR certification required.Maintains minimum continuing education credits.What You'll Do :
Take a thorough vascular history and assesses the patient's vascular status as it relates to the type of testing ordered.Write preliminary reports on IP charts and calls preliminary reports OP to referring provider when necessary.Perform tests ordered by the provider in a timely and professional manner.Assist the reading provider by analyzing and evaluating the results of the study.Select appropriate transducers and adjusts controls for examinations to optimize consistently image quality according to patient's size and the objective of the exam.Explain to patients and family members each examination to be performed and professionally answers any questions they may have. Provide the patient with comfort, privacy, and instructions to assure a high quality result.Ensure efficient and proper functioning of ultrasound equipment and cleaning according to manufacturer's specifications. Provides input for equipment and supply purchases. Communicate equipment malfunctions as appropriate.Responsible for specific quality assurance and control duties in the assigned area.Generate a work atmosphere that maintains a positive attitude toward teamwork.Maintain a work area that is clean, orderly, and stocked with necessary supplies.Communicate with referring offices as necessary.Practice universal precautions.Skills for Success :
Knowledge of ultrasound exam policies and protocolsKnowledge of operating PC and accessing applicable programsKnowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocolsKnowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environmentWork Environment :
Combination of medical office and exam / procedure room settingsWell-lit, well-ventilated, and adequate spaceFrequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environmentPay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
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 trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and more
Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.