Ultrasound Technologist I - FT - Days - $10K Sign on Bonus - MHM

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains patient safety by monitoring patient condition continually and reporting/responding 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or possess a foreign diploma recognized by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Skills

• 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

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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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.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Squatting = 40%
• Sitting = 60%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguishing Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 20%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
• Hazardous Medication = 40%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 40%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%
• Shift Days = 60%