Full time Lead Evenings Ultrasound Tech Dual Registry

Jupiter Medical Center•Cypress, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Lead Technologist assists in the daily operation of the Ultrasound department. Ensures prompt and efficient flow of patients through the department coordinating testing procedures with other modalities. The Lead Technologist performs necessary quality assurance tests and monitors overall quality of exams performed daily. Assists in maintaining accurate records of technical staff to assure all licensure requirements are fulfilled. Assists in maintaining logs for maintenance of equipment and schedules service when necessary. Assists with maintaining quality control standards. Maintains inventory levels and assures that sufficient quantities of supplies are on hand at all times. The Lead Sonographer manages and performs all abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, small parts, peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular ultrasound examinations. The Lead sonographer has an excellent comprehension and knowledge of anatomy and disease and can communicate this to the Radiologist. The Lead Sonographer is trained in the appropriate use of color Doppler techniques and other advanced imaging techniques. The Lead Sonographer is capable of working independently to obtain all necessary clinical information for the Radiologist to make a diagnosis. Our staff have the responsibility, accountability, & authority to provide Safe Passage for our patients and families by utilizing the six dimensions of Relationship Based Care: Resources, Teamwork, Care Delivery, Outcomes, Professional Practice and Leadership. Our model of shared decision making provides a structure for team members to drive practice decisions that impact the practice environment and patient outcomes starting at the unit level and ultimately throughout the medical center. Participation and collaboration are encouraged and supported. Our enterprise-wide decision system, the JMC Pathway, provides the structure, methodologies and tools needed to support objective, data-driven decision making. Performs other duties as assigned. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Requirements

Certificate or Registry of Diagnostic Imaging accredited program
Minimum 5 years of relative experience
ARRT or ARDMS registered
3+ years' experience in Breast Imaging with Ultrasound
American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
Proficient computer skills
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Responsibilities

Assists in the daily operation of the Ultrasound department.
Ensures prompt and efficient flow of patients through the department coordinating testing procedures with other modalities.
Performs necessary quality assurance tests and monitors overall quality of exams performed daily.
Assists in maintaining accurate records of technical staff to assure all licensure requirements are fulfilled.
Assists in maintaining logs for maintenance of equipment and schedules service when necessary.
Assists with maintaining quality control standards.
Maintains inventory levels and assures that sufficient quantities of supplies are on hand at all times.
Manages and performs all abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, small parts, peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular ultrasound examinations.
Obtain all necessary clinical information for the Radiologist to make a diagnosis.
Performs other duties as assigned.