Ultrasound Medical Sonographer - Hollywood, FL, United States - Memorial Healthcare System

Description

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.

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
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.
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 AND PROCEDURES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Ultrasound Technologist (Required)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), ARRT American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), 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 Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision


Required Work Experience:
One (1) year of technologist experience in a healthcare setting.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (RDCS), Abdomen, OB/GY, Pediatrics, Breast, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (BS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Additional Education Info:
Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
~ Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
~ Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
~ Computer Monitor = 80%
~ Domestic Animals = 40%
~ Fire Risk = 20%
~ Magnetic Fields = 0%
~ Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%

~ Shift:

We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

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