Description
Ultrasound Technologist PRN AdventHealth Ocala Location Address: 1500 SW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala - Horse Capital of the World
- Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
- Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
- Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
- Spectacular springs throughout the county
Work Hours/Shift: PRN (Days, Nights, Weekends, Call, and Holidays are required) You Will Be Responsible For: - Performs quality CT and Ultrasound studies upon orders of licensed practitioner
- Verifies physician order prior to scanning
- Checks with physician, floor RN, Radiologist if clarification of orders are needed
- 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
- Assures radiation protection to staff and self according to FACIOD-91
- Assures proper positioning and protocol for each exam and provides quality post processed images
- Obtains complete, current history of patient and reason for exam
- Accurate data input in Star in correct exam order
- Accurate notes in PACS upon completion of study and verification of all images sent to PACS for each exam
- Accurate use of Injector usage and safety
- Demonstrate effective communication with physicians and team members
Qualifications
What You Will Need: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 yearsâ™ experience
- Graduate of a JRCERT approved Radiology program
- RT, R, CT registered and/or ARDMS registry/registry eligible
- BLS
Job Summary: 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
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. |
