The technologist performs sonography procedures according to scope and standards, reviewing patient history and educating patients about the exam. Responsibilities also include positioning the patient, performing imaging, analyzing image quality, and taking corrective action as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or possess a foreign diploma recognized by ARDMS, and must obtain ARDMS registration (AB, OBGYN, RVT, BR, or PS) within one year of starting. No prior work experience is explicitly required, but the role demands critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
professional certificateQuality ControlTeamworkQuality AssuranceCustomer ServicePatient MonitoringCollaborationPatient EducationSafety StandardsPatient SafetyCritical ThinkingContrast Media AdministrationDecisive Judgment
Job description
Location
Hollywood, 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.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.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.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.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.
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 American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for
Diagnostic
Medical
Sonography (ARDMS)
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
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