Ultrasound Technologist, Part-Time with Benefits, Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs highly skilled technical work in diagnostic ultrasound using complex equipment for specialized and/or technically difficult examinations. The position scans patients, obtains relevant clinical information, follows safety and infection-control procedures, records examination information, and supports radiologists with examinations and special procedures. The technologist also assists with patient movement and transport, equipment and room preparation, student training, and continuous quality improvement activities. This is a part-time position with benefits at Jackson South in Miami, Florida.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Technology program.
ARDMS registration; certification timing requirements apply based on hire date and completion of training.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least six months of validity.
Maintain CPR certification and any applicable life-support certifications required at the unit level.
Meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Scan patients and maintain safety precautions while providing care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Obtain pertinent clinical information from patient charts or the computer and maintain age-specific safety standards.
Develop films when a Medical Surgical Technologist is unavailable.
Record completed procedures in the HIS computer system and on the daily log, including the technician’s initials.
Bring patients to and from the examination room and transport them to other areas of the X-ray department as needed.
Perform portable examinations and perform or assist radiologists with operating-room cases.
Provide preliminary impressions to physicians after examinations when the report is not available in the computer.
Explain examination preparation to patients and/or nurses and ensure preparation is appropriate to the patient’s life cycle and safety requirements.
Assist radiologists with special procedures and prepare the required equipment and supplies.
Report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
Clean examination rooms after each patient and follow infection-control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
Assist in training ultrasound students, residents, and fellows.
Review the CQI Quarterly Report in Section Meeting and contribute ideas for continuous quality improvement.
Maintain understanding of growth and development principles for patients across age groups; assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to identify patient requirements.
Maintain CPR certification and follow applicable unit-specific policies, procedures, and competency-checklist requirements.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.