Schedule: Full time
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Address: 6945 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD
City: WINTER HAVEN
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33884
Job Description: - Shift: Thursday through Sunday, 2000 - 0630
- $10k sign on for eligible candidates, up to $10k for relo for eligible candidates
- Performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
- Verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtains necessary clinical history prior to scanning.
- Positions patients and equipment appropriately and manipulates transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images, waveforms, heart rates, and other diagnostic data.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
- Explains procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy throughout the exam. • Educates patients about the exam and complete all exams in a timely manner, maintaining workflow and minimizing empty table time.
- Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
- Practicing infection control standards and using approved PPE and disinfectant agents.
- Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.
- Performs high-quality examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.
- Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary. • Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
- Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.
- Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
- Acquires and analyzes ultrasound images and data, providing complete and high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation.
- Completes the ultrasound technologist worksheet with accurate, clear, and concise documentation of exam findings to support radiologist review and dictation.
- Sterilizes transducers as needed to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Must have detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics as well as cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and Doppler techniques in order to perform independent procedures to Radiologist standards. [Required]
- Required to use computer systems for data entry and retrieval and must have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]
- Must possess patient care and communication skills to effectively deal with patients across all age groups from infant through geriatric, including handling sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner. [Required]
- Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining a calming and professional disposition at all times. Must be able to communicate effectively about the procedure and handle patient questions, especially regarding visible examinations such as fetal ultrasounds. [Required]
- Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
- Required to learn and use Radiology software packages and PACS applications, with the ability to quickly adapt to departmental policies and procedures. [Required]
- Must maintain responsibility for continuing education and annual education requirements and keep all required registries and licenses up to date to perform imaging procedures. [Required]
- Ability to perform various ultrasound procedures independently without constant supervision and must demonstrate appropriate technical skills in Ultrasound. [Required]
- Must have the ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas and have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care, and medical ethics. [Required]
- Expected to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, sound judgment, and initiative. Must be familiar with age-specific criteria and demonstrate competency in all applicable areas. [Required]
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages. [Required]
- Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography. [Preferred]
- Additional languages [Preferred]
Education: - High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
- Associate [Preferred]
- Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
Field of Study: - Graduate from an accredited program
Work Experience: - 1+ work experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications: - Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required] OR Registered Technologist - Vascular Sonography RT(VS)(ARRT)) [Required] OR Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required] OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB) [Required] OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN) [Required] OR Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) [Required] OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS) [Required] OR Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography RT(BS)(ARRT)) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:$27.67 - $51.47
