Ultrasound Vascular Tech (Full Time, Evening shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive vascular procedures and general diagnostic ultrasound examinations within the department and on the nursing units.

Minimum Job Requirements: 

•  Must have completed an accredited course in ultrasound technology 


•  American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


•  Amer Regis Diag Med Sonography (ARDMS) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.


•  RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• 
   1-3 years of Vascular and pediatric ultrasound experience

Job Specific Duties:

• Demonstrates and applies technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with the ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.


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


• Assists in the training of new employees.


• 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.


• Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e.; renal, brain, soft tissue etc.) including vascular studies. 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.


• Problem solves issues with equipment and reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis.


• 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 and 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.


• Accurately performs ultrasound procedure protocols as required.


• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of equipment, monitoring inventory, and stocking scan room.


• Contacts Physician with results for all STAT cases within 1 hour.

Common Duties

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.


• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is


• compliant with communication standards.


• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Florida general Radiology Technologist License preferred.


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


• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing 


• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


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


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


• Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols.

(EOE DFW)

9/21/17