Echocardiograph Tech III - Miami Dade (Full Time, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children's Hospital in Florida is seeking an Echocardiograph Tech III for Broward County assignments. The role performs complex congenital and fetal echocardiograms, triages exams, orients patients, and presents preliminary data to Attending Physicians.

The ideal candidate maintains echo equipment, ensures quality control, and participates in ongoing quality improvement. Requires ARDMS registry eligibility, BLS certification, and 7–10 years of cardiac ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Fetal Echocardiography

Communication

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Software literacy

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree Allied Health

2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound

7+ years of experience

ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility

Job description

Job Description - Echocardiograph Tech III - Broward County (Full Time, Days) (26408)

Job Description

Echocardiograph Tech III - Broward County (Full Time, Days) - 26408

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

• 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