Ultrasound Technologist II - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHP

Job title: Ultrasound Technologist II - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHP

Location

Miramar, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary: Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Work Schedule: Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays 10 am- 10:30 pm

Experience in all exam types preferred

Responsibilities

• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Accredited Program: Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS American Heart Association
• Additional certifications from BLS, RVS, CCI, and other recognized bodies may be listed as required by the department

Additional Job Information:

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Experience

• No prior work experience required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or possess a foreign diploma recognized by ARDMS

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 40%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 40%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 20%
• Hazardous Chemicals 40%
• Hazardous Medication 40%
• Latex 20%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 20%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 40%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 20%

Shift:

• Evenings

• Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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