Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL, USA
Description Job Summary
Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department, nursing units, and off-site centers.
Job Specific Duties
Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.
Assists in the training of new employees.
Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.
Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases.
Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal, brain, soft tissue, etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and...