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Shift: (Per Diem (PU) 8 -20 hrs. per week, days, evenings, flexible shift, on call rotational coverage and weekends may be required.

Work Location: University of Miami Health System - Radiology Imaging UTower

General Description (Purpose and Function):

Performs highly skilled and technical operations with an ultrasound machine for diagnostic purposes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):

+ Performs routine and specialty sonographic procedures in cases involving all levels of difficulty.

+ Operates complex and highly technical equipment including 2-D, 3-D, color, power and spectral Doppler modalities for various types of ultrasound examinations.

+ Ensures the diagnostic quality of all scans through extensive knowledge of ultrasound techniques, disease processes and technical pitfalls.

+ Makes preliminary interpretations of the ultrasound examination in order to bring areas of suspected pathology to the attention of the attending physician and/or fellow.

+ Checks patient’s chart to confirm ordered procedures and acquires pertinent clinical information from the patient, Hospital chart, electronic medical record system or other available records.

+ Assists physicians in the performance of invasive and special procedures.

+ Greets patients with proper identification of patient and self, escorts patients to exam room, reassures patient, explains procedures prior to beginning of procedures and answers questions when possible. Adjusts explanations, communication style and procedures according to the patient's age and/or other specific needs. Responds to patient requests to the best of his/her ability keeping patients informed of delays, problems, etc.

+ Cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment, assures proper operation of instruments, reports equipment malfunction to the supervisor or his/her representative and performs quality assurance tests in accordance with described departmental policy.

+ Performs portable bedside examinations, when requested.

+ Assists in the clinical training of diagnostic ultrasound to co-workers, ultrasound students, residents, fellows and visiting personnel.

+ Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services provided.

+ Reports to supervisor any concerns and problems which may inhibit the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

+ Follows hospital-wide and unit specific safety and infection control standards.

+ Explains to patients and/or nurses correct preparations for the procedure to be performed such as hydration, NPO, etc.

+ Completes all required paperwork and computer duties such as entering reports, recording completed procedures, logging studies, ordering procedures and added charges.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Has broad and deep knowledge of own area as well as related areas

+ Demonstrates sustained high level of proficiency in all aspects of job

+ Knowledge of sonographic appearances of anatomy and disease processes pertinent to the clinical area assigned.

+ Knowledge of ultrasound theory, safety, principles and techniques including physics, instrumentation, procedures and equipment.

Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

+ Highly skilled at controlling operations of ultrasound equipment or systems

+ Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

+ Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

+ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Certified in Ultrasound

+ Eligibility for American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

+ Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

H10