Ultrasound Technologist II, Part Time

Company: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Ultrasound Technologist II, Part Time - Evenings, JDCH: Diagnostic Ultrasound - Hollywood, FL ---- 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.--- Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department. 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 Technologist Credentials:Essential:--- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography--- BLS Certification--- ARRT - American Registry of Radiology Tech--- BLS American Heart E-Card Education 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.Maintains two or more of the following registries and routinely performs the credentialed exams:American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Abdomen, OB/GY, Pediatrics, Breast, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) -- -- 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------ 60.00%--- 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:Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a 226 bed free-standing children's hospital in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida located near Fort Lauderdale. The hospital is currently undergoing a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of floors and to continue to meet its commitment to providing the highest quality and safest care for children in the region.
JDCH is one of 6 hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare System, the 3rd largest public health system in the country. Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in 3 hospitals and has 132 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - both level 2 and 3 (the state of Florida does not yet have a separate designation for level 4 care). JDCH has robust high-risk and congenital programs including a US News and World Report ranked pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program, one of only two active programs in the state that does heart transplants. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine program is also ranked by US News and World Report as number one in Florida and is one of the largest programs in the southeastern United States. JDCH also has robust Neurosciences, Hematology/Oncology and other specialized surgical programs (approximately 10,000 surgeries per year). They also have the area's largest pediatric and neonatal transport team, which also does mobile ECMO. JDCH serves over 375,000 children per year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are cared for in our 3 emergency rooms across the county per year. JDCH's services continue to grow with the opening of the new specialty center/ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in 2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade County which will open in 2021.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers resources for academic pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI). Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has an established pediatric residency program and deep relationships with other hospital providers and universities.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines leading-edge clinical excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that emphasizes the Power of Play. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services - delivered with kindness, dedication and compassion.
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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