Ultrasound Technician

Ventura Services Florida; Sunset Corners (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ventura Services Florida is seeking an ultrasound technologist to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for physician diagnosis. You will select equipment, explain the procedure to patients, position them, adjust transducers, and record data.

You will operate displays, capture permanent records, and discuss findings with physicians while maintaining professional patient relations.

Formación

• Graduate from an accredited ultrasound technology program.
• BLS certification is required.
• ARDMS license is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Selects equipment for ultrasound setup according to examination specs.
• Explains procedure to patient and assists positioning.
• Adjusts transducer and controls by organ and depth.
• Keys data into ultrasound equipment computer to record results.
• Manages transducer movement and monitors ultrasound displays.
• Starts equipment and records diagnostic data on media.
• Photographs images or preserves prints for records.
• Discusses results with supervisor or attending physician.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effective communication with patients and staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May vary shifts or weekend rotation; overtime may be required with director approval.

Conocimientos

Scientific language use

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Patient communication

Bilingual preferred

Confidentiality

Educación

Accredited ultrasound program

BLS certification

ARDMS license preferred

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY:

To produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
2. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
3. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
4. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
5. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
6. Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
7. Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record on internal examination.
8. Discusses test results with supervisor or attending physician.
9. Demonstrate proper respect, attitude, courtesy, and professionalism and communication skills towards patients, staff, co-workers, doctors, administration personnel.
10. Performs other assigned duties as required.
11. May be required to vary shifts and/or weekend rotation as needs of the department dictate.
12. May include overtime, only if approved by Director.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.
2. Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
3. Use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
4. Work precisely and accurately.
5. Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
6. Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
7. Adheres to policy and procedures as set forth by the hospital.
8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
9. Assists patient and their families in their needs.
10. Work fast in an emergency.
11. Ability to multitask.
12. Record information accurately.
13. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands:

Medium work: Exerting up to 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, up to 1/3 of the time to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree and requires sitting a minimal amount of time.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards:

• Subject to exposure to diagnostic fluids and agents.
• Subject to exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents.
• Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.

Reasoning Development:

Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form. Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Development:

Algebra: Deal with system of real numbers; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, angle and circular functions, and inverse functions; related algebraic solution of equations and inequalities; limits and continuity, and probability and statistical inference.

Geometry: Deductive axiomatic geometry, plane and solid; and rectangular coordinates.

General Math: Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportion, mensuration, logarithms, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry.

Language Development:

Reading:

Read and understand instructions and be able to convey instructions and guidance to subordinates.

Writing:

Write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar using all parts of speech.

Speaking:

Speak with poise, authority, voice control, confidence and respect using correct English in a well-modulated voice.

Relationships to Data, People and Things:

Data:

Coordinating: Determining time, place and sequence of operations or actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination of and/or reporting on events.

People:

Maintaining harmonious relations among coworkers and promoting communication.

Things:

Handling: Using body members, hand tools, and/or special devices to work, move or carry objects or material. Involves little or no latitude for judgment with regard to attainment of standards or in selecting appropriate tool, object or material.

Specific Academic Preparation:

To do this job, you must have the following amount of total education and/or experience:

Education:

• Must be graduate from an accredited program of ultrasound technology.
• BLS certification.
• ARDMS license preferred.

Experience and Training:

Thorough knowledge of ultrasound technology practices, basic sciences related to mechanical and electrical systems. Minimum one year of experience