Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

Location: Hollywood, Florida 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: 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. 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. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. May have to travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures. 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. 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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) 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: 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). Must obtain credential within six (6) months of starting the position. 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) 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 Legal and EEO Statements: Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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