Ultrasound Technologist I - PT - Days - Up to $5K Sign onBonus - MHP

Location : Pembroke

Pines, Florida

Employees in Imaging

Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent,

unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer

service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and

collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual

benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding

experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary :

Performs sonography in

accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with

the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Reviews patient history and

physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures,

equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and

cooperation.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images.

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including

repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically

appropriate.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the

department.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media

and / or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient

condition continually and reports / responds to changes in status as

appropriate.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate

imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs

appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots,

resolves, and / or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY

& QUALITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE,

IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY

CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING /

PROCEDURES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification

Requirements : Accredited

Program : Ultrasound Technologist (Required)American Registry for

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - American Registry for

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), BLS American Heart E-Card

(BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS

Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart

Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red

Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional

Job Information : Complexity

of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and

the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work

in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required

Work Experience : No prior work experience required.Other

Information : Must be registered within one (1) year of starting the

position with the ARDMS (AB, OBGYN, RVT, BR, or PS).Additional

Education Info : Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist

program or possess a foreign diploma recognized by the American

Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

(ARDMS)

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements :

Bending

and Stooping = 60%

Climbing =

40%

• Keyboard Entry = 80%

Kneeling = 60%

Lifting / Carrying Patients 35

Pounds or Greater = 80%

Lifting or Carrying 0

Lifting or Carrying

2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%

Lifting or

Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Pushing

or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient =

80%

Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient

= 60%

Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg = 40%

Repetitive

Movement Hand / Arm = 80%

Running =

0%

Squatting = 40%

Standing =

60%

Audible

Speech = 80%

Hearing Acuity =

80%

Taste Discrimination = 0%

Depth Perception =

80%

Distinguish Color =

80%

Seeing - Near = 80%

Bio hazardous Waste =

60%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory =

60%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion =

60%

Blood and / or Bodily Fluids =

60%

Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens =

60%

Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%

Dust =

0%

Hazardous Chemicals = 40%

Hazardous Medication

= 40%

Computer Monitor = 80%

Domestic Animals =

40%

Extreme Heat / Cold =

0%

Hazardous Noise = 0%

Heating Devices =

40%

Laser / High Intensity Lights = 0%

Magnetic

Fields = 0%

Moving Mechanical Parts =

60%

Needles / Sharp Objects =

60%

Potential Electric Shock =

20%

Potential for Physical Assault =

20%

Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%

Unprotected Heights = 0%

Wet or Slippery

Surfaces =

20%

Shift : Days

Disclaimer : This

job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or

working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to

indicate the general nature and level of work performed by

employees within this classification.

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shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not

specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their

Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates,

during the hiring process.

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System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to

workplace diversity.

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gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,

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prohibited by law.

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Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military

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pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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