Ultrasound Technologist

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtains necessary clinical history prior to scanning.
• Positions patients and equipment appropriately and manipulates transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images, waveforms, heart rates, and other diagnostic data.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Explains procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy throughout the exam. Educates patients about the exam and complete all exams in a timely manner, maintaining workflow and minimizing empty table time.
• Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
• Practices infection control standards and uses approved PPE and disinfectant agents.
• Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.
• Performs high-quality examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.
• Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Safeguards exam rooms by ensuring they are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Acquires and analyzes ultrasound images and data, providing complete and high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation.
• Completes the ultrasound technologist worksheet with accurate, clear, and concise documentation of exam findings to support radiologist review and dictation.
• Sterilizes transducers as needed to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics as well as cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and Doppler techniques in order to perform independent procedures to Radiologist standards.
• Required to use computer systems for data entry and retrieval and must have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must possess patient care and communication skills to effectively deal with patients across all age groups from infant through geriatric, including handling sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner.
• Must be able to communicate effectively about the procedure and handle patient questions, especially regarding visible examinations such as fetal ultrasounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• Required to learn and use Radiology software packages and PACS applications, with the ability to quickly adapt to departmental policies and procedures.
• Must maintain responsibility for continuing education and annual education requirements and keep all required registries and licenses up to date to perform imaging procedures.
• Must have the ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas and have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Expected to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, sound judgment, and initiative.
• Must be familiar with age-specific criteria and demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Associate
• Technical/Vocational School
• Field Of Study Graduate from an accredited program
• 1+ work experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• AND
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• OR Registered Technologist - Vascular Sonography RT(VS)(ARRT))
• OR Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB)
• OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN)
• OR Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
• OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS)
• OR Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography RT(BS)(ARRT))
• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35

Schedule

Part time Shift Day

Location

661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 130, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701