Ultrasound Technician (Per Diem) - 534341

Ultrasound Technician (Per Diem) - 534341

ABOUT FIU

Florida International University (FIU) is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes $9.8 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU @ I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) is currently seeking per diem Ultrasound Technicians to join our team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Provides guidance, operation, and instruction to medical students on the principles and techniques of ultrasound imaging using ultrasound technology.
• Collaborates with faculty members during ultrasound training sessions, helping to demonstrate proper techniques, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Assists in the enhancement of ultrasound curriculum, ensuring it aligns with educational objectives and best practices.
• Maintains and monitors the quality of ultrasound training sessions to ensure students receive a high standard of education.
• Manages and organizes ultrasound equipment and supplies, ensuring their availability and functionality for training sessions.
• Maintains accurate records of student performance, training sessions, and equipment maintenance activities.
• Stays current with advancements in ultrasound technology and teaching methodologies, participating in relevant training and workshops.
• Operates ultrasound equipment.
• Supports/assists in simulations to create a virtual healthcare setting.
• Assists Simulation Specialists and faculty in the use of ultrasound technology for live and simulated teaching activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ARDMS ® (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification or equivalent
• Able to travel to offsite locations as needed
• Comfort in performing general ultrasonography.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to work in higher education.
• The ability to excel as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

 WORK SCHEDULE

Per Diem-The schedule varies

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Background Check

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit us on-line at https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/, click on “Prospective Employees” or “Current Employees” and search for job opening ID 534341.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.