Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist | Cardiopulmonary | PRN | Variable

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a CVU Tech I in Saint Augustine, Florida. This role entails performing echocardiography, assisting physicians during procedures, and providing patient care across various age groups. Candidates should have a background in Cardiovascular Technology and hold relevant certifications like BLS and RDCS or RCS.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience: 1 to 3 years performing echocardiograms.
• Echocardiography and Doppler Vascular studies with Stress Testing and ECG background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides age specific care for patients of all ages.
• Performs direct patient care services including echocardiography.
• Notifies medical staff of any patient care concerns.

Skills

Echocardiography

Doppler Vascular studies

Stress Testing

ECG

Education

Graduate Cardiovascular Technology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Job description

Overview

PRN working varied shifts

The CVU Tech I performs direct patient care testing such as Echocardiography and Arterial Doppler/pressures. Additionally, this position provides assistance to physicians, measures vital signs, and assists patients with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Upon physician's order provides direct patient care services: Diagnostic 2-dimensional and M mode echocardiography with color flow, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Arterial Doppler/pressures, Exercise/Dobutamine Stress Echo, Physiologic monitoring of Cardiopulmonary System (ECG).
• Based on patient assessment, notifies appropriate medical staff of any problems or concerns regarding patient care.
• Burns studies on CD and transmits patient data to GE PAC’s and Phillips with the ability to correct any errors
• Assists physician as necessary to provide support during invasive as well as non-invasive procedures
• Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
• Assists in orientating new personnel to the department policies and procedures and the environment.
• All other duties as assigned by department.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Graduate Cardiovascular Technology

Preferences:

Echocardiography and Doppler Vascular studies with Stress Testing and ECG background

Experience Requirements

• 1 to 3 years Performing Echocardiograms preferred

Preferences:

Echocardiography and Doppler Vascular studies with Stress Testing and ECG background

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)- ARDMS
  or
  Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)- CCI

Additional Information:
BLS, provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.