Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.
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.
Prepares equipment and supplies. 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.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.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 align 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.), Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
ACCOUNTABILITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL - SONOGRAPHY / ECHOCAR, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE - SONOGRAPHY / ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES - SONOGRAPHY / ECHOCARDIOGR, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Ultrasound Technologist (Required)Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (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)
Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Required Work Experience : Adult EchocardiographyOne (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).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). Other Information : Education : Graduate of an accredited ultrasound imaging program.An appropriate credential in Echocardiography : Adult Echocardiography@@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)@@Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Pediatric Echocardiography (Joe DiMaggio)@@Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) from the American Registry for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)@@Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
~ Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
~ Gas / Vapors / Fumes = 0%
~ Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
~ Computer Monitor = 60%
~ Domestic Animals = 0%
~ Fire Risk = 0%
~ Magnetic Fields = 0%
~ Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
~ Shift : Evenings
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Echo Sonographer • Pembroke Pines, FL, Broward County, FL; Florida, US