Job Description

Job Description

Description
Ultrasound Tech PRN AdventHealth Carrollwood

Location Address: 7171 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, Florida 33614

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Carrollwood

* Family-like culture

* Teamwork driven both inter Dept and multidisciplinary

* Positive working climate to support a well-balanced work life balance

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Consistently acquire the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus and/or condition in accordance to established protocols, safety standards, and infection control guidelines.

* Proficiently and safely perform emergency, outpatient, inpatient, and OR exams in a timely manner including interventional procedures with the radiologist in accordance to Florida Hospital standards of care.

* Provide imaging procedures to all patients, regardless of age, race, or sex, with efficient and courteous care.

* Proficiently operate and maintain ultrasound equipment using proper technical factors and positioning.

* Proficiently perform portable exams/procedures when necessary.

* Recognize and report malfunctions in equipment and discontinues use as a safety precaution before a more costly repair is needed.

* Always verify patient identification and reconfirm ordered/requested exams for accuracy.

* Monitor and assess patients during exam/procedure in accordance to established guidelines.

* Utilize Radiology computer systems to properly perform, complete, update, cancel, or charge exams and transmit images for interpretation.

* Demonstrate effective communication skills with all staff, patients, families, and physicians.

* Demonstrate Florida Hospitals core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined by the organization.

* Work closely with radiology staff, coworkers, and other departments to facilitate patient care across modalities and develop positive working relationships.

* Resolve customer service issues in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner and communicate those issues to the Supervisor.

* Maintain satisfactory participation and attendance at required meetings, in-services, staff developmental programs.

* Effectively utilize department supplies and resources.

* Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

* Follow and comply with appropriate JCAHO standards and directives.

* Respect patient privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.

* Help ensure a safe environment for patients, guests, and staff.

* Participate in Quality and Performance Improvement activities to improve processes and patient care.

* Perform additional duties as required or assign
Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* Abdomen, Abdominal Doppler, OB/GYN, Small Parts, Vascular, and Interventional Sonographic Procedures.

* Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and PACS.

* Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.

* Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds and ages.

* Must maintain all required registries/licenses to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging.

* Maintain responsibility for all FHC continuing and annual education

* Breast, Prostate, and OR ultrasound imaging skills

* Good organizational skills

* High School Graduate AND Graduate of accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

* Associate or Bachelors Degree preferred

* One year of ultrasound experience in a hospital setting preferred

* Registry eligible or registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in at least one specialty registry.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

* ARDMS licensed in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, and/or Breast preferred

Job Summary:

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer uses Ultrasound to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and/or injury while maintaining the highest standard of care.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.