Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Miami, FL, is seeking a part-time Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform echocardiograms and provide diagnostic evaluations. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree and have at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include optimizing ultrasound examinations, maintaining sterile equipment, and adhering to safety standards. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to a vibrant healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in echocardiography.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Provide preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notify cardiologists of results.
• Complete all required paperwork and perform computer functions.

Skills

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure

Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Job description

Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist page is loaded## Cardiac Ultrasound Technologistremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R100094701**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a per diem Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to work in Miami, FL.The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist performs echocardiograms in accordance with established practices and procedures. Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notifies cardiologists of results of examinations. Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS * Tailors each examination utilizing innovative and adaptive approaches to optimize results of a particular condition being evaluated. Identifies other pathologies/conditions that affect the study results and modifies such factors in order to obtain highest quality and accurate results.* Provides patient a full explanation of procedures in layman terms in order to allay fears and promote maximum cooperation.* Sets up needed equipment for procedure. Maintains sterile equipment and prepares patient areas.* Performs ultrasonic imaging examinations according to Department procedures. Locates and records internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions.* Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair. Trains and cross-trains other clinical staff as required.* Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments. Recognizes and records cardiac pathology in order for the physician to render a diagnosis.* Follows safety and infection control standards.* Completes all required paperwork, and performs computer functions, such as entering reports, recording completed procedures, logging studies, and ordering procedures.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.Department Specific Functions* Perform and process M-Mode, 2-dimensional, color flow, and Doppler echocardiograms using techniques appropriate to the pediatric and adult population* Perform and process 2-dimensional, color flow, and Doppler vascular imaging using techniques appropriate to the pediatric and adult population* Define and document testing abnormalities* Report abnormalities upon completion of exam to physicians* Upload scans to ISCV system, merge scans with orders, and edit images for physician review* Perform EKG procedures on patients* Place or order Holter and event monitors for patients* Attend division meetings and in service trainings to stay current with the advancements in the field as well as changes with sciences and technologies* Verify the safety and performance of equipment to be used for patient testing and verify preventative maintenance status prior to useThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS * Associate’s degree in relevant field.* Minimum 1 years of relevant experience.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.* Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships.* Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.* Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office). ***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.***The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Part time**Employee Type:**Temporary-IntermittentThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.