Ultrasound Tech

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

63d•$35 - $53•Hybrid

About The Position

Autonomously performs high quality, advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging required for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and obgyn exams. Assists in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases with a team approach. Requires high level analytical ability to obtain appropriate images and required measurements, exercising independent judgment in the interpretation of the sonogram to synthesize and communicate a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician. Identifies imaging orders for accuracy and integrates medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and patient symptoms in determining the appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailoring the exam to the needs of the patient. Requires knowledge and adherence to isolation precautions and safe practices. Requires knowledge of sterile technique, procedural set up, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation. Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques when acquiring images. Responsible for workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, quality assessment (QA), and participates in maintenance of department accreditation. Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. Uses medical and ethical judgement, critical thinking and acts as a patient advocate. Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Requires mentoring and teaching students and new staff, and is a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other health care personnel. Participates in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and or research efforts. Requires flexibility to staff various locations, shift times, and lengths including on-call and holiday coverages.

Requirements

High level analytical ability
Knowledge and adherence to isolation precautions and safe practices
Knowledge of sterile technique, procedural set up, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation
Medical and ethical judgement
Critical thinking
Self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve
Ability to mentor and teach students and new staff
Flexibility to staff various locations, shift times, and lengths including on-call and holiday coverages

Responsibilities

Performs high quality, advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging required for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and obgyn exams.
Assists in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases with a team approach.
Obtains appropriate images and required measurements, exercising independent judgment in the interpretation of the sonogram to synthesize and communicate a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician.
Identifies imaging orders for accuracy and integrates medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and patient symptoms in determining the appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailoring the exam to the needs of the patient.
Adheres to isolation precautions and safe practices.
Applies knowledge of sterile technique, procedural set up, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation.
Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques when acquiring images.
Manages workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, and reports equipment failures.
Participates in quality assessment (QA) and maintenance of department accreditation.
Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
Uses medical and ethical judgement, critical thinking and acts as a patient advocate.
Increases level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
Mentors and teaches students and new staff, and serves as a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other health care personnel.
Participates in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and/or research efforts.
Staffs various locations, shift times, and lengths including on-call and holiday coverages.