Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - PT - Days - $10k Sign on Bonus - MRH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. 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.

Summary :

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.

Responsibilities :

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

Troubleshoots, resolves, and / or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Enters, transmits and reports scan results.When ordered, prepares and administers ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and / or medications within scope of practice.

Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes in status as thorough comprehensive preliminary report of study data to Physician staff.

May have to travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures.

Competencies :

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

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Ultrasound Technologist (Required)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 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 Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Additional Job Information :

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.Required Work Experience : One (1) year experience imaging congenital heart defect and surgical repair at an accredited ICAEL institution.

Joe DiMaggio Preference : In lieu of one year of experience, will accept new grads (within 1 year of graduation).Other Information : Appropriate Florida State Licensure depending on modality of supervision.

Obtain American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDCS (AE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCS Credential within six months of hire.

Must have reliable transportation for roles supporting Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.Additional Education Info : Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.

Additional Credential Info : ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCS Credential

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 60%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 40%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• 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%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals 0%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Latex 0%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault 0%
• Radiation 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40%

Shift : Days

Days

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It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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