Ultrasound Tech, Radiology, PRN - 191-1

Northwest Florida Community Hospital • Chipley, FL

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is looking for a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician to be responsible for operating sonographic scanners to capture two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs. The ultrasound technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. You may also assist radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedure and ultrasound-guided biopsies. To be a successful ultrasound technician, you should have excellent patient service and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology. You should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Ultrasound Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARDMS or Board eligible.
• Current BCLS certification.
• The ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts.
• The flexibility to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as sensitivity to patients' problems.
• 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree