CVU Tech I

Overview Performs echocardiograms on adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatients. Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups Required Education: GED or High School Diploma Preferred Education: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Necessary Skills Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound physics Excellent interpersonal skills and customer/patient service, problem solving, time management and organizational skill, be a team player, excellent communication skills including telephone etiquette Ability to recognize life‑threatening findings and notify physicians Ability to calculate test results Uses good body mechanics Maintain patient confidentiality Serves as patient advocate Good organizational skills basic computer data entry Licensure/Certifications BLS certification from the American Heart Association CCI or ARDMS required within one (1) year of hire or transfer date Experience Amount of Experience: Less than one (1) year minimum Preferred Experience: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer #J-18808-Ljbffr UF Health