Ultrasound Technologist II - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHP

Memorial Healthcare

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The position is based in Miramar, Florida, and works Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Experience in all exam types is preferred. Employees in Imaging Services work within a culture emphasizing patient safety, quality, outstanding customer service, teamwork, and collaboration across modalities to improve patient outcomes and employee experience. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, and performs imaging procedures. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications, monitors patient condition, and responds appropriately to changes. The role includes selecting imaging parameters, following safety and quality-control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and reviewing images for quality. On-call shift responsibilities may be required. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. A graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program, or a foreign diploma recognized by ARDMS, is required. No prior work experience is required. Candidates must maintain two or more specified registries and routinely perform the exams for which they are credentialed. Employment is subject to post-offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program, or possess a foreign diploma recognized by ARDMS.
Maintain two or more of the listed registries and routinely perform the exams associated with those credentials.
Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
No prior work experience required.
Required credentials listed include applicable ARDMS, ARRT, BLS, RVS, and/or RVT credentials; BLS credentials may be from the listed American Heart Association or Red Cross options, including the stated grace-period option.

Nice To Haves

Experience in all exam types is preferred.

Responsibilities

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