Ultrasound Technologist, Staff Relief - Flexible, MHM: Diagnostic Ultrasound

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Miramar
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

; ;Summary:Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. ;Detailed responsibilities:* Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.* 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.* 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.* 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.Competencies and skills:Essential:* 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.* 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.* 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.* 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.* PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all anatomical areas of the body.* IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image analysis and utilizes archival techniques.* PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and diversity.* ACCURACY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"; ;Education:Essential:* Accredited Program;Education specialization:Essential:* Ultrasound TechnologistCredentials:Essential:* American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography* BLS CertificationEducation equivalent experience:Essential:* 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.; ;Working conditions:Essential:* Bending and Stooping ; ; ; 60.00%* Climbing ; ; ; 40.00%* Keyboard Entry ; ; ; 80.00%* Kneeling ; ; ; 60.00%* Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater ; ; ; 80.00%* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%* Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 20.00%* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 80.00%* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 80.00%* Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%* Reaching ; ; ; 60.00%* Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg ; ; ; 40.00%* Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm ; ; ; 80.00%* Sitting ; ; ; 60.00%* Squatting ; ; ; 40.00%* Standing ; ; ; 60.00%* Walking ; ; ; 60.00%* Audible Speech ; ; ; 80.00%* Hearing Acuity ; ; ; 80.00%* Depth Perception ; ; ; 80.00%* Distinguish Color ; ; ; 80.00%* Seeing - Far ; ; ; 80.00%* Seeing - Near ; ; ; 80.00%* Bio hazardous Waste ; ; ; 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Respiratory ; ; ; 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion ; ; ; 60.00%* Blood and/or Bodily Fluids ; ; ; 60.00%* Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens ; ; ; 60.00%* Gas/Vapors/Fumes ; ; ; 20.00%* Hazardous Chemicals ; ; ; 40.00%* Hazardous Medication ; ; ; 40.00%* Latex ; ; ; 20.00%* Computer Monitor ; ; ; 80.00%* Domestic Animals ; ; ; 40.00%* Fire Risk ; ; ; 20.00%* Heating Devices ; ; ; 40.00%* Moving Mechanical Parts ; ; ; 60.00%* Needles/Sharp Objects ; ; ; 60.00%* Potential Electric Shock ; ; ; 20.00%* Potential for Physical Assault ; ; ; 20.00%* Radiation ; ; ; 40.00%* Wet or Slippery Surfaces ; ; ; 20.00%; ; ;Organizational Profile:When the City of Miramar was founded back in 1955, fewer than 200 people lived there. Today, it's home to 200,000 residents who can call upon Memorial Hospital Miramar when they need outstanding compassionate care. With 178 beds, Memorial Hospital Miramar includes 162 acute-care beds, a 16-bed Level II NICU, and The Family Birthplace, which has welcomed nearly 30,000 babies into the world since the hospital opened in 2005.Services also include:* Cardiac Telemetry Unit* Imaging Services* Intensive Care* Women's Services* Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments* Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services* [U18] Sports Medicine for athletes 18 and younger* Memorial Rehabilitation InstituteMemorial Hospital Miramar has been named by Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, and has won the Guardian of Excellence Award from HCAHPS Press Ganey every year since 2008.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.

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