Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - FT - Days - Up to $15K Sign on Bonus - MPG

Location: Hollywood, Florida

About the role

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Employees in Imaging Services enjoy an excellent, unrivaled culture where patient safety, quality, and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across modalities to improve patient outcomes and provide a rewarding experience for employees involved in their care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• When applicable, prepares and administers ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status as aligned with department policy.
• May travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Performs advanced diagnostic imaging (3D, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support devices, transcatheter therapies, etc.), when applicable.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Applies safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Ensures proper working order of equipment.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes imaging results and takes appropriate action to improve image quality for optimal results. Enters, transmits, and reports thorough comprehensive preliminary report of study data to physician staff.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Qualifications

Adult Echocardiography:

• One (1) year of experience working in an IAC accredited institution. In lieu of one year of experience, will accept credentialed new grads (within 1 year of graduation).
• Registered as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (AE) from the American Registry for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute (CCI), or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Pediatric Echocardiography (Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital):

• One (1) year of experience imaging congenital heart defect and surgical repairs in an IAC accredited institution. In lieu of experience, will accept new grads (within 1 year of graduation). Must obtain credential within six (6) months of starting the position.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) from the American Registry for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program. Associates degree (or higher) in a related field is acceptable in lieu of the completion of an Ultrasound Imaging/Sonographer Program.

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Physical Activities:
  • Bending and Stooping: 60%
  • Keyboard Entry: 60%
  • Kneeling: 40%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 40%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Reaching: 60%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
  • Sitting: 60%
  • Squatting: 40%
  • Standing: 60%
  • Walking: 60%
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Audible Speech: 80%
  • Hearing Acuity: 80%
  • Depth Perception: 80%
  • Distinguish Color: 80%
  • Seeing - Far: 80%
  • Seeing - Near: 80%
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Bio hazardous Waste: 40%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 40%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 40%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 40%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 40%
  • Computer Monitor: 60%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
  • Radiation: 20%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%