Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist (U), Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Work Shift: (40 hrs. per week, M-F) Days, Nights, Weekends and on-calls may be required Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UTower - Cardiac Echo Lab UTower CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Detects defects or irregularities using ultrasound equipment 2. Positions patients and explains procedure. 3. Performs quality control functions 4. Evaluates ultrasounds for diagnostic quality. 5. Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques 6. Develops ultrasound film and matches it with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation 7. Assists in maintenance and compilation of statistical data 8. Provides orientation to new cardiac ultrasound technologists. 9. Provides education and training to cardiac ultrasound technology students 10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or Vascular accredited program.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
ARDMS credentialing body RDCS license or CCI credentialing body RCS license
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Detects defects or irregularities using ultrasound equipment
Positions patients and explains procedure.
Performs quality control functions
Evaluates ultrasounds for diagnostic quality.
Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques
Develops ultrasound film and matches it with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation
Assists in maintenance and compilation of statistical data
Provides orientation to new cardiac ultrasound technologists.
Provides education and training to cardiac ultrasound technology students
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets