Ultrasound Technologist- Part Time

Company: Holy Cross Hospital
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Part time ultrasound technologist Saturdays and Sundays 2p-230a
RVT
Holiday and on call required

• Performs diagnostic sonographic imaging and interventional procedures.
• Produces real time images of optimum quality accurately and proficiently with the appropriate protocol for each exam. Knowledgeable in the proper use of the PACS and RIS systems in accordance with set protocols and the manufacturer recommendations.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy (normal, variant and pathological states).
• Practices proper sterile technique. Adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Interacts efficiently, professionally and courteously with all contacts. Review pertinent information from chart (i.e lab values, progress notes, other diagnostic procedures) and gathers pertinent patient history to forward to radiologist.
• Needles and syringes are disposed of properly and according to infection control standards.
• Independent judgement is used to perform these procedures at a level not requiring constant supervision.
• Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement activities.
• Verifies patient identification and orders before proceeding with any procedure.
• Available to assist in other area of the department as necessary.
• Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.Minimum Qualifications:ARDMS required. BLS certification is required.If working in the Women's Center Breast ARDMS certification is required.Graduate of an approved ultrasound school; ability to produce diagnostically acceptable examination. Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. Associated topics: ardms, echocardiography, echocardiology, ihr, imaging, ob, sono, sonographer, ultrasound, vascular

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