Ultrasound Technologist, Part-Time, Multiple Shifts Available, Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs skilled diagnostic ultrasound work using complex equipment for specialized or technically difficult examinations. The role involves scanning patients, following age-specific safety precautions, obtaining relevant clinical information, documenting procedures, assisting radiologists with special procedures and operating-room cases, and supporting patient preparation and transport. The technologist maintains equipment and examination-room safety, complies with infection-control procedures, contributes to quality improvement, and helps train ultrasound students, residents, and fellows. The position requires maintaining CPR certification and applicable unit-specific competencies and credentials, including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least six months of validity.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Technology program.
ARDMS registration.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, and required certifications or licensures.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least six months of validity.
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 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.

Nice To Haves

Additional applicable life-support certification for healthcare providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

Scan patients and maintain safety precautions while providing care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Obtain pertinent clinical information from the patient’s chart or computer and maintain age-specific safety standards.
Develop films when a Medical Surgical Technologist is unavailable.
Document each procedure in the HIS computer system and on the daily log with the technician’s initials.
Bring patients to and from the examination room and transport them to other areas of the x-ray department when needed.
Perform portable examinations and assist radiologists in operating-room cases.
Provide preliminary impressions to physicians after examinations when the report is not available in the computer.
Explain examination preparation requirements to patients or nurses and ensure preparation is appropriate to the patient’s life cycle and safety requirements.
Assist radiologists with special procedures and prepare the necessary equipment and supplies.
Report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
Clean the examination room 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 meetings and contribute ideas for continuous quality improvement.
Maintain an understanding of growth and development principles as they apply to patients of all age groups.
Assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to identify patient requirements.
Maintain CPR certification and follow unit-specific policies, procedures, competencies, and equipment requirements.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.