Echocardiograph Tech III - Palm Beach Gardens (Full Time, Flex shift)

Description

Job Summary

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and / or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients;

provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory.

Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Job Specific Duties

• Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and / or fetal echocardiograms.
• Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
• Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.
• Assists medical staff with special / invasive procedures.
• Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
• Instructs / teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
• Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
• Assists in counseling and education of mothers / families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience (Required)
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
• 7-10 years Experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred
• 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Job : Imaging & Radiology

Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department : NCPS-PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY-3100-467711

Job Status

Full Time