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Ultrasound Technologist (Per Diem/Pool)

Miami, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Nicklaus Children's Hospital has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening of an Ultrasound Technologist. The role involves performing general ultrasound examinations, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies while maintaining patient safety and equipment functionality.

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Responsibilities

Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc

Assists in the training of new employees

Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures

Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy

Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases

Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal, brain, soft tissue, etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position

Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients

Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis and problem solves issues with equipment

Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Verifies two patient identifiers to ensure right patient and correct procedure

Observes safety practices at all times, adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy

Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner

Performs portable examinations in operating room, emergency department, and in-patient rooms

Responsible for monitoring inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and stocks scan room

Contacts Physician within 1 hour for all STAT cases with results

Qualification

Amer Regis Diag Med SonographyAmerican Heart Association BLSUltrasound procedure protocolsPediatric ultrasound technologyEffective communicationProblem solvingConfidentiality

Required

Amer Regis Diag Med Sonography: If hired after April 1, 2023, must be registry eligible at time of hire and be credentialed within 14 months of hired date. Staff hired prior to April 1, 2023 must be registered before 12/31/2023

American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers

Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need