Ultrasound Technologist, Staff Relief - Flex, Mhw: Mhw - Ultrasound

Summary

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

Detailed Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Essential

Competencies and skills:

• 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.
• IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image analysis and utilizes archival techniques.
• 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.
• 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.
• PATIENT POSITIONING / PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all anatomical areas of the body.
• 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: 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.

Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

Essential

Education specialization:

• Ultrasound Technologist

Credentials

Essential:

• BLS Certification
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Essential

Education equivalent experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program

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).

Essential

Working conditions:

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

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

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.