Experienced Cardiac Sonographer

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a part-time echocardiography technologist to join a busy imaging department in South Florida. The role involves verifying orders, performing 2D/3D echocardiography with Doppler, and assisting with transesophageal studies across hospital locations.

Strong emphasis on image optimization, timely reporting, and patient care. The ideal candidate holds an RDCS or RCS, with at least 2 years of experience in adult and transesophageal echocardiography, including

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification, RDCS or RCS certification required.
• Graduate of an approved ultrasound program with emphasis in adult echocardiography or graduate of a foreign medical school.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in adult and transesophageal echocardiography; knowledge of stress and contrast echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Verifies orders and patient information prior to exam.
• Performs echocardiograms in various locations throughout the hospital; portable, in the department, etc.
• Selects frequencies and settings to optimize 2D, Doppler, Stress echo and 3D images.
• Reports critical values to physicians and management.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and administers contrast agents as policy.
• Completes stress echoes and ensures studies are performed within established time frames.

Education

Ultrasound program graduate with emphasis in adult echocardiography

Graduate of a foreign Medical School

Tools

2D Echo

Doppler Echo

3D Echo

Transesophageal Echo (TEE)

Contrast Echocardiography

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department: Job Description Summary: Part time Position Responsibilities

• Verifies orders and patient information prior to exam.
• Completes all necessary documentation associated with each case to ensure that reports and charges are accurate and timely.
• Performs echocardiograms in various locations throughout the hospital; portable, in the department, etc.
• Takes the iniative to complete exams as needed to achieve maximum productivity of the department.
• Maintains productivity and efficiency.
• Completes exams within appropriate time frame and assures that clinical appointments are kept on time.
• Selects appropriate frequencies and settings to fully optimize 2D, Doppler, Stress echo and 3D images.
• EKG signals clear, images well aligned and on axis, appropriate scales and speed utilized.
• Differentiates normal and abnormal structures and provides accurate technical impressions of pathology observed.
• Reports critical values to physicians and management as required.
• Adheres to departmental protocol and assures that sufficient anatomy and accurate measurements are documented to provide a diagnosis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill when assisting physicians with transesophogeal echocardiogram.
• Appropri e adjusts setting to optimize images prior to capture.
• Administers contrast agents according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Obtains diagnostic, well enhanced images to the satisfaction of the interpreting physician.
• Completes stress echoes according to departmental protocol.
• Captures optimal images within required timeframe pre and post exercise.
• Places EKG leads and obtains necessary documentation prior to exercise.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of 3D echo.
• Able to measure volumes and ejection fraction with 3D echo.

• Reports critical values to physicians and management as required.
• Adheres to departmental protocol and assures that sufficient anatomy and accurate measurements are documented to provide a diagnosis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill when assisting physicians with transesophogeal echocardiogram.
• Appropri e adjusts setting to optimize images prior to capture.
• Administers contrast agents according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Obtains diagnostic, well enhanced images to the satisfaction of the interpreting physician.
• Completes stress echoes according to departmental protocol.
• Captures optimal images within required timeframe pre and post exercise.
• Places EKG leads and obtains necessary documentation prior to exercise.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of 3D echo.
• Able to measure volumes and ejection fraction with 3D echo.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification RDCS or RCS certification required.

Education Graduate of an approved ultrasound program with emphasis in adult echocardiography or graduate of a foreign Medical School

Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in adult and transesophageal echocardiography. Knowledge of stress and contrast echocardiography.

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements: Certification:

More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.