echocardiographer

RAYUS Radiology•Boca Raton, FL

11d

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will operate ultrasound equipment used to monitor, record and measure the way patients' hearts are working in order to help doctors diagnose and treat patients with heart disease. This is a per diem position working varies shifts.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required
Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bilingual, ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Operates computerized equipment to monitor and record the electrical activity and pressures generated by the heart
Provides technical services for the investigation, diagnosis and detection of heart disease
Takes pictures of patients' hearts with ultrasound (echocardiography) to check heart function and identify abnormalities
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Measures patients' blood flow by analyzing their bodies' use of oxygen
Analyses the amount of oxygen in blood samples taken from the heart chambers to check for holes in the heart
Operates equipment and monitor patients' status during exercise testing for heart disease
Provides interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings
Identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes. Generates alternative courses of action and possible consequences. Reaches conclusions and solutions based on thorough analysis and reasoning
Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
Demonstrates responsibility and accuracy for electronic data entry and maintenance
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
Participates in continuous quality improvements activities
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals and referring physicians
Keeps supervisor well informed of status of assignments. Responds to requests and leadership of supervisor. Helps supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans
Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve