Cardiovascular Sonographer

Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. 


TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center 
• Primary Stroke Center 
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care 
• Pediatric Intensive Care 
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. 

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. 

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an accredited sonography program

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant sonography experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One (1) of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult Echocardiography (AE); RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); RDCS, Fetal Echocardiography (FE); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS); or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). NOTE: Credentials must be applicable to the work performed in the specific department assigned.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Entry-level position to a professional career progression.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Utilizes conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the sonography/ultrasound discipline, typically acquired through formal training or equivalent work experience.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment on patients to examine tissue and body structures.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations on adult and/or pediatric patients utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, physiological, pathological, and functional data for diagnosing and treating anatomic and physiologic disorders.
• Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including adult echocardiograms, stress echoes, non-surgical transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), carotid ultrasounds, and pulse volume recording (PVR).
• Schedules and coordinates tests.
• Prepares and maintains operational logs.
• Records and documents test results appropriately.
• Updates patient records for referring physicians.
• Ensures proper patient care and safety during ultrasound procedures.

Reports: Director/Cardiovascular Labs (JC 013201)

Supervises: None