Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will provide clear and accurate images to help physicians assess and diagnose various conditions. Working with fellow department and medical staff, you will help facilitate a calming and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable, safe and educated throughout their exams. You will also ensure equipment is properly maintained and sterile to promote efficient delivery of care. Every day, your ability to put patients at ease, offer a compassionate demeanor and facilitate open communication can enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working day/evening/night/weekend shifts varying between 12:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform routine imaging, emergent and invasive procedures to detect pathology.
• Safely operate equipment and maintain standards while performing procedures.
• Provide copies of imaging studies.
• Complete and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation and contact service if necessary.
• Document in charts upon completion of procedures.
• Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography program
• Registered through the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or board eligible. If not already obtained, registration through the ARDMS is required within 18 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as a Sonographer in an acute care imaging setting
• Breast ultrasound experience

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires a mixture of moderate to heavy work as defined in the Employee Health Services Policy.
• Physical requirements include frequent walking, sitting and standing.
• Frequent use of the phone, computer and fax machines.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
• Confidentiality: Has limited access to the medical record for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign off after exam completion.
• In addition, in this position the employee will be limit the PHI disclosed or requested to the amount reasonable necessary to achieve the purpose of the request.
• The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include every patient's orders need to be verified prior to the exam.
• The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of making sure that the correct exam is performed due to the doctors orders as well as signing off that the exam was completed of the request.
• The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include Every Radiology patient.
• The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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