Ultrasound Technologist

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Autonomously performs 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. Assists with complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases as part of a team. Uses analytical ability and independent judgment to obtain appropriate images and measurements, interpret sonograms, and communicate a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician. Reviews imaging orders for accuracy and integrates medical history, clinical data, prior studies, and patient symptoms to select an appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailor exams to patient needs. Adheres to isolation precautions and safe practices. Applies sterile technique and supports procedural setup, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation. Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques into imaging. Supports workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, quality assessment, and department accreditation. Promotes teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, ethical judgment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy. Continues developing knowledge of the field, diseases, and evolving procedures; mentors and teaches students and new staff; and serves as a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Participates in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and research efforts. Must be flexible 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 ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
ARDMS registration in abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), and vascular technology (RVT), or eligibility to obtain registration.
Obtain ARDMS registration in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and RVT within 18 months of Mayo employment, with each certification achieved every 6 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of start date.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a sonographer preferred.
Associate degree or above preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging in outpatient and inpatient tertiary-care settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and OB/GYN exams.
Assist with complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases.
Obtain appropriate images and measurements, exercise independent judgment in sonogram interpretation, and communicate preliminary clinical diagnoses to physicians.
Verify imaging orders and use medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and symptoms to select and tailor diagnostic protocols.
Follow isolation precautions and safe practices.
Use sterile technique and support procedural setup, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation.
Participate in research and innovation studies and incorporate new technologies and techniques into image acquisition.
Maintain workflow efficiency and equipment; report equipment failures; participate in quality assessment and department accreditation.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, ethical judgment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy.
Continue developing knowledge of the field, diseases, and new 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 across locations, shift times and lengths, and on-call and holiday coverage.