ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PER DIEM, VARIABLE SCHEDULE
Department : Echocardiography
Address : 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details : Per Diem
Why Jackson :
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century.
Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida.
We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success.
Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Position Summary
Ultrasound Technologist performs highly skilled technical work in diagnostic ultrasound using complex equipment for specialized and / or technically difficult examinations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Scans patients and maintains all safety precautions while administering treatments in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patient.
Acquires pertinent clinical information from patient's chart and / or computer and maintains safety standards particular to the age-specific needs of the patient.
Develops films when Medical Surgical Technologist is not available. Records complete procedure in computer (HIS System) and records it on the daily log along with the technician's initials.
Brings patient in and out of examination room. Transports patients to different areas of the x-ray department, when needed.
Performs portable exam. Performs or aids radiologist in O.R. cases. Gives preliminary impression to physicians after completion of an exam when report is not in computer.
Explains to patient and / or nurse the correct prep for an exam and (N.P.O. hydrating for pelvic, etc.) ensures that it agrees with their life cycle and safety requirement.
Assists radiologist in the performance of special procedures. Sets necessary equipment and supplies needed when a special procedure is to be done.
Reports equipment malfunction to supervisor. Cleans examination room after each patient and adheres to infection Control Policies and Procedures, including Universal Precautions.
Assists in training of ultrasound students, residents and fellows. Reviews CQI Quarterly Report in Section Meeting and contributes ideas for continuous quality improvement.
Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age groups.
Assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify the patient's requirement.
Maintains CPR certification. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Education
Graduation from an accredited program in Ultrasound Technology is required.
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
License / Certification
ARDMS registered. Employees hired BEFORE 2 / 1 / 2017 must obtain the required ARDMS certification by 12 / 31 / 2017. Employees hired AFTER 2 / 1 / 2017 who have completed training must obtain their required certification within six months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
BLS ACLS PALS NRP
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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