Ultrasound Technologist, Full Time - Nights, $10K Sign On Bonus, Mhw: Mhw - Ultrasound

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Summary

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

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Detailed 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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Competencies and skills:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• ACCURACY & QUALITY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image analysis and utilizes archival techniques.
• PATIENT POSITIONING / PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all anatomical areas of the body.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and diversity.

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Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

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Education specialization:

• Ultrasound Technologist

Credentials

Essential:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• BLS Certification

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Education equivalent experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program

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Other 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.

Must be registered with one (1) calendar year of hire with the ARDMS (AB, OBGYN, RVT, BR, or PS).

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Essential

Working conditions:

• Bending and Stooping ; ; ; 60.00%
• Hazardous Medication ; ; ; 40.00%
• Computer Monitor ; ; ; 80.00%
• Seeing - Far ; ; ; 80.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater ; ; ; 80.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids ; ; ; 60.00%
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• Keyboard Entry ; ; ; 80.00%
• Audible Speech ; ; ; 80.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 20.00%
• Sitting ; ; ; 60.00%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes ; ; ; 20.00%
• Fire Risk ; ; ; 20.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 80.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault ; ; ; 20.00%
• Hearing Acuity ; ; ; 80.00%
• Kneeling ; ; ; 60.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts ; ; ; 60.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects ; ; ; 60.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces ; ; ; 20.00%
• Potential Electric Shock ; ; ; 20.00%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg ; ; ; 40.00%
• Distinguish Color ; ; ; 80.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens ; ; ; 60.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals ; ; ; 40.00%
• Domestic Animals ; ; ; 40.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm ; ; ; 80.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste ; ; ; 60.00%
• Reaching ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 80.00%
• Depth Perception ; ; ; 80.00%
• Heating Devices ; ; ; 40.00%
• Walking ; ; ; 60.00%
• Standing ; ; ; 60.00%
• Latex ; ; ; 20.00%
• Seeing - Near ; ; ; 80.00%
• Climbing ; ; ; 40.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion ; ; ; 60.00%
• Squatting ; ; ; 40.00%
• Radiation ; ; ; 40.00%

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Organizational Profile

Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.

Memorial Hospital West’s Many Respected Specialty Programs Include

• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County’s first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit
• Women’s Services
• Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
• The Family Birthplace

Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 – and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” Ranking for Patient Safety.

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.