Echocardiographer - Vascular Technologist

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a qualified vascular and cardiac sonographer to perform comprehensive ultrasound exams across all age groups. The role requires familiarity with echocardiography and vascular studies, with timely reporting of preliminary findings and critical results.

The ideal candidate holds a cardiovascular sonography program credential and, within one year of hire, will obtain RVT/RVS/RDCS/RCS certification. 1–2 years of hospital or clinic sonography experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology knowledge required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
• Serves as a resource for other departments within the hospital.
• Acts as a role model for all personnel in the department.
• Interacts with families, patients, and physicians across all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Performs vascular and cardiac ultrasound exams on all age groups.
• Must be familiar with echocardiography and vascular sonography.
• Reports on preliminary findings and critical results.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cardiovascular anatomy knowledge

Confidentiality

Interdepartmental resourcefulness

Role modelling in department

Education

Cardiovascular Sonography Program

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Job description

Overview

This position is located at:

3901 University BLVD S, Suite 221, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Performs vascular and cardiac ultrasound exams on All Age Groups

Must be familiar with all aspects of echocardiography and vascular sonography.

Reports on preliminary findings and critical results.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Vocational Training Specific Coursework: Cardiovascular Sonography Program

• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science

Required Licensure/Certification:

Within one (1) year of hire or transfer must have one (1) of the following certifications:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT): Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Preferred Licensure/Certification: Registered in Echo and Vascular Required Experience:

1-2 years' experience in hospital, clinic, or physician office

Necessary Skills:

1.Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

2. Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

3. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality

4. Serves as a resource for other departments

5. Serves as a role model for all personnel in department.

6. Interacts with families, patients, physicians Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups