What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician--Spanish Plaines--Diagnostic Imaging--FT 12hr Nights position at Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics?
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages® Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies – bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.
We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital – The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Supervisor and in association with the radiologist, the ultrasound technologist performs routine, emergent and specialized sonographic examinations, provides patient care and exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
Qualifications
Education:- Post High School Special Training- Graduate of an accredited school of RadiologyLicensure/Certification/Registration:- ARRT or Vascular Certification within 6 months, which is either RVT (through ARDMS) or RVS (through CCI)- BLSSpecial Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English