Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound Sonographer

Our Promise To You: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule
PRN

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Address

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City

TAVARES

State
Florida

Postal Code
32778

Job Description
Performs routine and complex studies, in addition to assisting with a variety of imaging procedures.

Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus.

Adapts procedure to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation.

Enters testing conditions, observations, test results, and patient demographic information into patient records.

Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies the physicians of procedures to be interpreted.

Performs scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, coding, billing, and reimbursement activities.

Sets up and adjusts imaging equipment while manually maneuvering transducers to perform exams.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions.

Maintains supply inventory and restocks to maintain proper operating levels.

Performs 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

in cardiovascular sonography

Work Experience

1+ relevant experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) [Required] OR Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required] OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required]

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (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.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

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

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