PRN Echo Tech: Pediatric & Congenital Cardiology

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric and adult congenital cardiac ultrasound studies. You will float to practices in Lake Mary, Daytona, Melbourne, Winter Garden, Celebration and Tavares as needed, following lab protocols and ensuring high-quality images.

The role requires familiarity with echo equipment, patient interaction, and collaboration with physicians for accreditation and QA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound. [Required]
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. [Required]
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment. [Required]
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. [Required]
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Ability to perform Pediatric Sonography, including complex studies. [Required]
• Computer and word processing skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills across a variety of education levels. [Required]
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude, conduct, and composure under pressure. [Required]
• Ability to perform concomitant assignments in a timely manner and accommodate rapidly changing priorities. [Required]
• Ability to perform fetal echocardiography [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Follows accredited laboratory protocol for obtaining echocardiograms utilizing two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where appropriate.
• Escorts patients and families from examination to the echocardiography room and back after completion of the study.
• Explains procedures to patients and families prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Maintains proper operation of ultrasound equipment, recognize equipment malfunctions, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures specific echo machine probes are clean and ready to use at any time. Other duties as assigned.
• Assesses sonographic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
• Acquires and documents patient’s clinical history, including weight, height, blood pressure, and O2 SAT.
• Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Demonstrates a friendly environment providing comfort to patients based on age-specific needs.
• Calls physician if unable to obtain images, patient agitation, or serious findings.
• Helps with appropriate accreditation, including filling out forms, formal review of echo with physician’s evaluation, and quality assurance.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Written & verbal skills

Ultrasound equipment operation

English communication

Pediatric sonography

Emergency response

Professional demeanor under pressure

Fetal echocardiography

Education

Associates

CAAHEP accredited sonography program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric and adult congenital cardiac ultrasound studies. You will float to practices in Lake Mary, Daytona, Melbourne, Winter Garden, Celebration and Tavares as needed, following lab protocols and ensuring high-quality images.

The role requires familiarity with echo equipment, patient interaction, and collaboration with physicians for accreditation and QA.