Cardiac Sonographer - PRN

Shift PRN Schedule Day-Weekend (United States of America) Location 3100 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33613 Job Description Perform routine and complex studies, in addition to assisting with a variety of imaging procedures. Consistently obtain the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus. Adapt procedure to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Enter testing conditions, observations, test results, and patient demographic information into patient records. Communicate abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notify the physicians of procedures to be interpreted. Perform scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, coding, billing, and reimbursement activities. Set up and adjust imaging equipment while manually maneuvering transducers to perform exams. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions. Maintain supply inventory and restocks to maintain proper operating levels. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to perform a full range of diagnostic echocardiogram and/or vascular ultrasound procedures. (Required) Must be able to operate all ultrasound systems in the assigned department and utilize the measurement package for measuring and calculating to determine anatomy, function, and status according to standard of care. (Required) Must be able to recognize significant anatomical structures, artifacts, pathology. (Required) Ability to effectively communicate and explain procedures to patients in a clear and concise manner. (Required) Basic EKG knowledge. (Required) Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. (Required) Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions. (Required) Up-to-date knowledge to appropriately interpret image data and consequently determine which images to save and which to discard. (Required) Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry. (Required) Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English. (Required) Must be able to perform basic mathematic skills. (Required) Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision. (Required) Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to address age-appropriate considerations relating to the communication and safety needs of the patient populations served within the department. (Required) Proficiency in pediatric echocardiography (Preferred) Proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography (Preferred) Knowledge of principles and practices of echocardiography. (Required) Education Associate’s (Preferred) Field of Study Cardiovascular sonography Work Experience 1+ relevant experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) (Required) Basic Life Support - CPR Certificate (BLS) (Required) Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $28.68 - $53.35 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. For more information: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr