What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech | Full Time MON-FRI 8:30A-5P | Direct | Radiology | Gainesville position at UF Health?
Overview
Performs Ultrasound scans as well as procedures in a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient setting. Technologist will rotate between fixed and portable imaging and utilizes an EMR for exam tracking.
The Ultrasound Tech must be effective with communication, clinical skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal / external personnel. The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health Shands, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the patients care. Other duties will be assigned within the scope and licensure of the Ultrasound Tech.
Why become an Ultrasound Tech with UF Health in Gainesville?
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Successful completion of an Ultrasound training program. Extensive prior work experience as an ultrasound Technologist may be substituted for formal education.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Requires ultrasound registry by ARDMS or ARRT (Ultrasound) and Vascular registry by ARDMS, ARRT or CCI. One registry is required at time of hire (Abdomen, OBGYN, or Vascular preferred). Second registration must be completed within 6 months of hire. Holds current BLS certification.
Performs Ultrasound scans as well as procedures in a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient setting. Technologist will rotate between fixed and portable imaging and utilizes an EMR for exam tracking.
The Ultrasound Tech must be effective with communication, clinical skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal / external personnel. The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health Shands, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the patients care. Other duties will be assigned within the scope and licensure of the Ultrasound Tech.
Why become an Ultrasound Tech with UF Health in Gainesville?
- Academic medical center
- Great work/life balance
- Annual merit-based salary increases
- Paid time off and holidays
- Competitive healthcare & retirement plans
- Student loan repayment program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness programs
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Successful completion of an Ultrasound training program. Extensive prior work experience as an ultrasound Technologist may be substituted for formal education.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Requires ultrasound registry by ARDMS or ARRT (Ultrasound) and Vascular registry by ARDMS, ARRT or CCI. One registry is required at time of hire (Abdomen, OBGYN, or Vascular preferred). Second registration must be completed within 6 months of hire. Holds current BLS certification.