Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Akumin•Plantation, FL

About The Position

Akumin is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist for its South Florida facilities on a PRN, per-diem basis. The technologist performs diagnostic imaging using multi-frequency sound waves, identifies normal and abnormal imaging results, and communicates a summary to physicians or other health professionals. The role is accountable for performing the correct ultrasound exams, producing high-quality diagnostic images, maintaining proficiency, and following company policies and procedures. The technologist independently performs or assists a licensed practitioner with diagnostic exams and, where applicable, invasive procedures. The position requires flexibility to respond promptly to requests for coverage due to absences or vacations and to cover at least one shift in each 30-day period. The technologist may work at several locations, and local travel may be required. Duties also include maintaining quality and customer service, communicating effectively with patients and radiologists, protecting confidential information in compliance with HIPAA, and training or orienting new technologists and patient coordinators as needed. The employee must complete annual and ongoing education and site-specific competencies or in-services designated by leadership. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Minimum certification through ARRT (S) or ARDMS required.
Valid state driver's license where applicable.
CPR certification and BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
ACLS certification where applicable.
One to two years of ultrasound experience.
Ability to work at several locations.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational, multitasking, and critical-thinking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Availability and flexibility for PRN coverage, with at least one shift covered in a 30-day period.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams ordered by physicians using high-frequency sound waves and exercise judgment within the applicable scope of practice and legal requirements.
Identify normal and abnormal imaging results and communicate a summary to physicians or other health professionals.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images and perform the correct ultrasound exams while maintaining proficiency and complying with company policies and procedures.
Independently perform or assist a licensed practitioner with diagnostic exams and invasive procedures where applicable.
Demonstrate competency with different ultrasound equipment and use aseptic and sterile techniques, including probe cleansing before patient use.
Maintain quality that meets or exceeds customer expectations through process improvement and a team-oriented approach.
Use EMR, PACS, and DICOM systems for image sharing and interpretation.
Use appropriate communication channels to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.
Maintain confidentiality concerning patients, families, and staff in compliance with HIPAA.
Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists.
Train and orient new technologists and patient coordinators as needed.
Complete annual and ongoing education and site-specific competencies or in-services designated by leadership.
Respond promptly to coverage requests due to absences or vacations and cover at least one shift in a 30-day period.
Work at several locations and travel locally as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.