Ultrasound Technologist I - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The role is per diem and based in Hollywood, Florida, with a day designation in the title and an “Evenings” shift listed in the posting. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, selects imaging parameters, and follows safety and quality-control standards. The position includes positioning patients, performing imaging procedures, reviewing image quality, and taking appropriate steps to address quality issues. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications, continually monitors patients, and reports or responds to changes in condition. On-call shift responsibilities may be required. Employees in Imaging Services are part of a culture that values patient safety, quality, customer service, teamwork, and collaboration across modalities to improve patient outcomes and employee experience. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to act appropriately in a stressful environment. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program, or possess a foreign diploma recognized by ARDMS.
Must be registered within one year of starting the position with ARDMS in one of the listed areas: AB, OBGYN, RVT, BR, or PS.
Requires critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
No prior work experience required.
Required credential listings include ARDMS and BLS credentials accepted from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, including listed grace-period credentials; RVS and RVT credentials are also listed.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare equipment and supplies and select appropriate imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Take on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze images, identify image-quality issues, and take appropriate corrective action, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure when clinically appropriate.