Advanced Cardiac Echo Sonographer

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks an experienced Ultrasound Technologist/Echocardiography specialist to perform diagnostic procedures and support cardiac imaging services at our Florida facilities. You will ensure quality imaging, safety, and accurate reporting while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires accredited ultrasound training, relevant credentials, and at least one year of adult echocardiography experience in an IAC-accredited setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited Ultrasound Technologist program completed.
• Credentials in ACS/ARDMS/CCI required or obtainable.
• One year adult echocardiography experience in an IAC accredited lab.

Responsibilities

• May travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares and administers ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status as align with department policy.
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes imaging results and takes appropriate action to improve image quality for optimal results.
• Enters, transmits, and reports thorough comprehensive preliminary report of study data to physician staff.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Applies safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Ensures proper working order of equipment.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Performs advanced diagnostic imaging (3D, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support devices, transcatheter therapies, etc.), when applicable.

Skills

Accountability

Contrast media administration

Clinical policies

Customer service

Image analysis

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Technologist program

ACS/Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

ARDMS RDCS credentialed

RCS/RCES/ RCCS credentials

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System seeks an experienced Ultrasound Technologist/Echocardiography specialist to perform diagnostic procedures and support cardiac imaging services at our Florida facilities. You will ensure quality imaging, safety, and accurate reporting while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires accredited ultrasound training, relevant credentials, and at least one year of adult echocardiography experience in an IAC-accredited setting.