Cardiology Sonographer PRN at Ocala

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Schedule:


PRN

Shift:


Day (United States of America)

Address:


1219 S PINE AVE

City:


OCALA

State:


Florida

Postal Code:


34471

Job Description:

• AHMG Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology
• 1219 S. Pine Ave., Suite 202, Ocala, FL 34471
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm / PRN hours

• Follows accredited laboratory protocol for obtaining echocardiograms utilizing two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where appropriate.
• Escorts patients and families from examination to the echocardiography room and back after completion of the study.
• Explains procedures to patients and families prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Maintains proper operation of ultrasound equipment, recognize equipment malfunctions, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures specific echo machine probes are clean and ready to use at any time.
• Assesses sonographic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
• Acquires and documents patient's clinical history, including weight, height, blood pressure, and O2 SAT. Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Demonstrates a friendly environment providing comfort to patients based on age-specific needs.
• Calls physician if unable to obtain images, patient agitation, or serious findings.
• Helps with appropriate accreditation, including filling out forms, formal review of echo with physician's evaluation, and quality assurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound. [Required]
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. [Required]
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment. [Required]
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. [Required]
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Ability to perform Pediatric Sonography, including complex studies. [Required]
• Computer and word processing skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills across a variety of education levels. [Required]
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude, conduct, and composure under pressure. [Required]
• Ability to perform concomitant assignments in a timely manner and accommodate rapidly changing priorities. [Required]
• Ability to perform fetal echocardiography [Preferred]
Education:


• Associate's [Required]
Field of Study:


• In Diagnositic Medial Sonography


• Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited sonography program [Required]
Work Experience:


• 2+ years experience in pediatric echocardiography [Preferred]
Additional Information:


• N/A


Licenses and Certifications:


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) [Required] OR


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) [Required] OR


• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR


• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) [Required]
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements -


Pay Range:

$31.55 - $58.69

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.