Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing patient histories and clinical data to understand the reason for the exam and adapt imaging data.
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Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
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Assisting patients onto examination tables and positioning patients for optimal imaging.
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Calibrating and adjusting ultrasound equipment settings based on specific body part being imaged.
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Operating the transducer probe over the patient's body while monitoring the screen to ensure clear and comprehensive coverage
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Taking accurate anatomical measurements, recording physiological data, and logging procedure observations.
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Synthesizing data into a preliminary report.
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Cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment in between patients.
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Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
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Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
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Regular and prompt attendance
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Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
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Related duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of allied health or patient care experience, 2 of which must have been full-time ultrasound experience Required OR
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Completion of an allied health degree or 2 year training program from an accredited institution and 1 year of full-time ultrasound experience Required OR
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Completion of an approved ultrasound training program Required
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RDMS or RVT/RVS or RDCS/RCS registry Required
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Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Excellent telephone listening and verbal communications skills. Excellent telephone listening and verbal communications skills.
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Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 pounds unassisted. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 pounds unassisted.
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Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians and clinical staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians and clinical staff.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent patient experience skills. Excellent patient experience skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, use independent and mature judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, use independent and mature judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision
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Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
