Ultrasound Tech, Radiology, PRN - 191-1

Job Description

Job Description

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is looking for a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician to be responsible for operating sonographic scanners to capture two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs. The ultrasound technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. You may also assist radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedure and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

To be a successful ultrasound technician, you should have excellent patient service and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology. You should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Education:

·         Graduation from an AMA approved school of Ultrasound Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

·         Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARDMS or Board eligible.

·         Current BCLS certification.

Ultrasound Technician Responsibilities:

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Ultrasound Technician Requirements:

• The ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts.
• The flexibility to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as sensitivity to patients' problems.
• 1 year of experience

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.