Cardiovascular Sonographer I-Echocardiographer

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 4,395,000 - 5,714,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a diagnostic echocardiography sonographer to perform transthoracic studies and integrate imaging modalities per IAC protocol.

You will document patient data, support billing, and work with Cardiovascular Services during a full-time day shift; requires RDCS/RCS within six months and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.
• 6 months of clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association) required. Registered RDCS or RCS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiographic studies and document data for diagnostic purposes.
• Specialize in transthoracic echocardiography per IAC protocol and ensure quality imaging.
• Maintain accurate patient data and proper billing for procedures.
• Coordinate with the Cardiovascular Services team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Accredited cardiovascular technology program

Diagnostic medical ultrasound program

Tools

Echo machine

PACS system

Job description

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Cardiovascular Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 4:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$31.90 - $41.48 / hour

Summary

Able to perform diagnostic echocardiographic study integrating all imaging modalities necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data for diagnostic purposes. Sonographer will specialize in transthoracic echocardiographic studies according to departmental and IAC protocol.). Document completely and accurately patient data and echo exam information utilizing current information management system and follows appropriate billing for procedures. Be well organized and able to function independently. Must be patient orientated and show critical thinking skills with appropriate communication. Demonstrate flexibility in learning all equipment.

Requirements

Education: Graduated from an accredited cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.

Experience: 6 months of clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound preferred.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echocardiography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Echocardiography (RCS) required within six months of hire.

License: N/A

Other: Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and e-mail.

US:FL:Fort Myers