Florida Hospital Careers – Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description:

This position contributes to the mission and goals of the department by providing quality CT and Ultrasound exams to those patients, from infancy to geriatrics, and their families, undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Imaging Services. Essential Duties: Performs quality CT and Ultrasound studies upon orders of a licensed practitioner, assures patient safety, assures staff safety. Assures both quality CT and Ultrasound studies for interpretation by the Radiologists. Provides accurate computer documentation

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs quality CT and Ultrasound studies upon orders of licensed practitioner
• Always uses two types of patient identifiers (name and date of birth) matched with arm band
• Assures radiation protection to the patient according to FACIOD-91
• Accurate use of Injector usage and safety
• Assures radiation protection to staff and self according to FACIOD-91
• Obtains complete, current history of patient and reason for exam
• Verifies physician order prior to scanning
• Demonstrate effective communication with physicians and team members
• Accurate data input in Star in correct exam order
• Assures proper positioning and protocol for each exam and provides quality post processed images
• Accurate notes in PACS upon completion of study and verification of all images sent to PACS for each exam
• Checks with physician, floor RN, Radiologist if clarification of orders are needed

Job Requirements:

• 0-2 years’ experience
• Graduate of a JRCERT approved Radiology program
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS
• RT, R, CT registered and/or ARDMS registry/registry eligible

Job Details:

Company: Florida Hospital

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pensacola, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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