Echocardiograph Tech III - Broward County (Full Time, Days)

Pscfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pscfl is seeking an experienced echocardiography professional to independently perform complex congenital heart and fetal echocardiograms in a pediatric-focused setting. The role includes patient triage, data analysis, and presenting preliminary findings to Attending Physicians.

Responsibilities extend to mentoring, equipment maintenance, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with emphasis on patient comfort and family education.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field or 2–4 year diagnostic ultrasound program, or 7+ years of experience.
• CPR BLS from American Heart Association maintained active throughout employment.
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI.
• 7–10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.
• Analyzes data, organizes findings, and presents to physicians.
• Discusses and collaborates with physicians on fetal echocardiogram findings.
• Maintains echo equipment and laboratory; ensures cleanliness and readiness.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Fetal echocardiography

ARDMS/CCI registry

CPR BLS

Education

Associate's Degree Allied Health

2–4 year diagnostic ultrasound program

7–10 years cardiac ultrasound experience

Job description

Job Summary

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Job Specific Duties

• Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.
• Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
• Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.
• Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
• Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
• Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
• Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
• Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
• 7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred
• 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Job:

Imaging & Radiology

Department:

NCPS CARDIO MAIN-3100-467711

Job Status:

Professional