Ultrasound Technologist

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

6d • $35 - $53

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist autonomously performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Exams include abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and obstetrics/gynecology imaging. The role also assists with complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases as part of a team.

The technologist obtains appropriate images and measurements, exercises independent judgment in interpreting sonograms, and communicates preliminary clinical diagnoses to physicians. They review imaging orders and integrate medical history, clinical data, prior studies, and patient symptoms to determine and tailor diagnostic protocols. The role also involves adhering to isolation precautions and safe practices, applying sterile technique, supporting procedural setup and specimen handling, monitoring patients, and documenting procedures.

Additional responsibilities include participating in research and innovation, incorporating new imaging technologies and techniques, maintaining workflow efficiency and equipment, reporting equipment failures, supporting quality assessment and departmental accreditation, and fostering teamwork and professionalism. The technologist serves as a patient advocate, pursues ongoing learning, mentors and teaches students and new staff, supports other healthcare personnel, and participates in teams, projects, education, process improvement, and research. Flexibility is required to work at various locations and shift times and lengths, including on-call and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program and/or be ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
• Be ARDMS registered or registry eligible in abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), and vascular technology (RVT).
• Obtain ARDMS registration in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and RVT within 18 months of Mayo employment, with each certification achieved every 6 months.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Sonographer.
• Associate degree or above.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously perform high-quality advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and OB/GYN exams.
• Assist with complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases using a team approach.
• Obtain appropriate images and measurements, exercise independent judgment in interpreting sonograms, and communicate preliminary clinical diagnoses to physicians.
• Review imaging orders for accuracy and use medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and patient symptoms to select and tailor diagnostic protocols.
• Follow isolation precautions and safe practices.
• Apply sterile technique and perform procedural setup, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation.
• Participate in research and innovation studies and incorporate new technology and techniques into image acquisition.
• Maintain workflow efficiency and equipment, report equipment failures, support quality assessment, and participate in maintaining department accreditation.
• Foster teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
• Use medical and ethical judgment and critical thinking, and act as a patient advocate.
• Continue developing knowledge of the field, diseases, and evolving procedures.
• Mentor and teach students and new staff and serve as a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
• Participate in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and research efforts.
• Work flexibly at various locations and shift times and lengths, including on-call and holiday coverage.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree