Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role is based in Hollywood, Florida, within Imaging Services, where patient safety, quality, customer service, teamwork, and collaboration are emphasized. The technologist performs diagnostic imaging, including advanced studies such as 3D imaging, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support device assessments, and transcatheter therapy assessments when applicable. The role may involve preparing and administering ultrasound enhancing agents or medications within the scope of practice, monitoring patient condition, and traveling to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program, or an associate degree or higher in a related field in lieu of completing an ultrasound imaging/sonographer program.
Adult echocardiography: one year of experience working in an IAC-accredited institution, or be a credentialed new graduate within one year of graduation.
Pediatric echocardiography at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital: one year of experience imaging congenital heart defects and surgical repairs in an IAC-accredited institution, or be a new graduate within one year of graduation.
For pediatric echocardiography, obtain the required credential within six months of starting the position.
Appropriate echocardiography credential for the area of practice: adult credentials include RDCS (AE), RCS, or ACS; pediatric credentials include RDCS (PE) or RCCS.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostic imaging when applicable, including 3D imaging, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support device assessments, and transcatheter therapy assessments.
Review patient history and physician orders; explain procedures, equipment, and examinations to patients to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters; apply safety standards and perform equipment quality control.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order and troubleshoot, resolve, or report malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results and take appropriate action to improve image quality.
Enter, transmit, and report comprehensive preliminary study data to physician staff.
Coordinate patient care with other healthcare team members to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes.
Prepare and administer ultrasound enhancing agents and/or medications when applicable and within scope of practice.
Monitor patient condition and report status changes in accordance with department policy.
Travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures when necessary.