Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist 3 (U), Full-Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Hospital & Clinics cardio lab UTower in Miami is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures, prepare supplies, and assist with interpretation. This full-time role requires coordination with a skilled team and on-call coverage as needed.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree and at least 3 years of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills and familiarity with clinical workflows in an academic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field required.
• Certification requirements per department description.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant ultrasound experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Search for abnormalities in blood flow, heart rhythm, and oxygen saturation.
• Position patients and explain procedures.
• Perform quality control and evaluate diagnostic ultrasound quality.
• Prepare supplies using aseptic techniques and develop ultrasound films.
• Assist with data collection and training of students.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Work Shift and Location

Work Shift: Full-Time 40 hrs. per week. M-F, Days, Nights, on call rotational and weekend coverage may be needed.

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Cardio Lab UTower

Core Job Functions

• Searches for abnormalities in blood flow sounds, heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, and the appearance of the heart.
• Positions patients and explains procedures.
• Performs quality control functions.
• Evaluates ultrasounds for diagnostic quality.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques.
• Develops ultrasound film and matches it with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Assists with the maintenance and compilation of statistical data.
• Provides training to new and student cardiac ultrasound technologists.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in relevant field required.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Employer Overview

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Information

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff