Ultrasound Technologist - Weekends (Part Time, Days)

Florida Society of Nephrology; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform general ultrasound examinations across the Radiology department and off-site centers. You will assist in procedures, train new staff, and ensure accurate documentation and PACS transmission.

The role requires proficiency in imaging and patient safety, with strong communication to physicians and colleagues. Responsibilities include coordinating exams, reviewing clinical history, and performing portable scans in OR and ED

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols.
• Previous experience in pediatric ultrasound technology preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.

Responsibilities

• Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department, nursing units, and off-site centers.
• Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
• Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination.
• Maintains records of examinations and schedules cases to coordinate with other exams.
• Performs all ultrasound examinations (renal, brain, soft tissue, etc).
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices.
• Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients.
• Reports equipment problems/malfunctions and solves issues with equipment.
• Follows patient-identification policy and verifies two identifiers.
• Observes safety practices and infection control standards.
• Performs QA and enters/transmits patient information into PACS.
• Performs portable examinations in OR, ED, and in-patient rooms.
• Monitors inventory and stocks scan room.
• Contacts Physician within 1 hour for all STAT cases with results.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Patient confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

American Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Description

Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department, nursing units, and off-site centers.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.


• Assists in the training of new employees.


• Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.


• Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.


• Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases.


• Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal, brain, soft tissue, etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.


• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.


• Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients.


• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis and problem solves issues with equipment.


• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Verifies two patient identifiers to ensure right patient and correct procedure.


• Observes safety practices at all times, adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.


• Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.


• Performs portable examinations in operating room, emergency department, and in-patient rooms.


• Responsible for monitoring inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and stocks scan room.


• Contacts Physician within 1 hour for all STAT cases with results.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Amer Regis Diag Med Sonography: If hired after April 1, 2023, must be registry eligible at time of hire and be credentialed within 14 months of hired date. Staff hired prior to April 1, 2023 must be registered before 12/31/2023


• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols.


• Previous experience in pediatric ultrasound technology preferred.


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.


• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.


• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.

Job:

Imaging & Radiology

Department:

RADIOLOGY ULTRASOUND-2100-721005

Job Status:

Professional