Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist I

adventhealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Ocala in Florida is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer to perform echocardiography and vascular ultrasound studies. The role requires operating ultrasound systems, producing high-quality images, and communicating findings to physicians.

You should have an Associate's degree (preferred) with RDCS/RVT/RCS/RVS credentials or be eligible, and at least 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must perform a full range of diagnostic echocardiogram and/or vascular ultrasound procedures.
• Must operate all ultrasound systems and use measurement packages to assess anatomy and function.
• Must recognize significant structures, artifacts, and pathology.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients clearly.
• Basic EKG knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge to address age-appropriate patient communication and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex imaging studies and assist with a variety of procedures.
• Obtain high-quality scans tailored to each patient.
• Enter patient data, results, and demographics into records.
• Communicate abnormal findings to physicians and coordinate procedures.
• Handle scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, coding, and billing activities.
• Set up and adjust imaging equipment and maneuver transducers.
• Maintain a clean, safe department and orderly rooms and storage areas.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular ultrasound

English communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Measurement packages

Job description

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: 1500 SW 1ST AVE

City: OCALA

State: Florida

Postal Code: 34471

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]

Additional Information

• N/A

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 - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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