Cardiac Ultrasound Tech - Part-Time Weekends

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$34 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. This part-time, weekend position involves performing cardiac ultrasound examinations under the direction of a Cardiologist, utilizing various ultrasound equipment and techniques. The role requires extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, the ability to obtain high-quality images, and provide preliminary reports. The technician will also contribute to the efficient operation of the department, assist in training, and may be required to participate in on-call duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is an understanding of sterile procedures and safety precautions.

Requirements

RDCS or RCS registered as a cardiac sonographer.
New graduates must have successfully completed an accredited CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program and must successfully complete RDCS or RCS certification within the first six months of employment to retain employment as a sonographer within the lab.
Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, ultrasound principles and practices as well as the ability to obtain high quality images required.
Good observational and interpersonal skills required.
Basic keyboarding skills required.
Ability to handle multiple functions simultaneously required.
Must be able to make decisions for scan quality and preservation of schedule.
Must be able to maintain workflow.
Must demonstrate ability to work with patients on a variety of levels.
Consistently utilizes time between tasks for the benefit of the department.
Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in Adult Echo required within 6 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification accepted.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs various (basic and advanced) cardiac ultrasound examinations under direction of staff Cardiologist.
Utilizes Ultrasound equipment.
Provides direct patient care to patients.
Contributes to efficient operation of department, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care.
Rotates between the Davis and Mayo buildings and may be required to rotate to outreach sites.
Responsible for thorough imaging and documentation of various conditions and anatomical differences.
Uses several different types of Ultrasound equipment and transducers.
Utilizes all Ultrasound techniques, including gray scale imaging, color and spectral Doppler, 3D, and strain imaging.
Provides interpreting physician with preliminary report through EIMS, then reviews all images prior to final reading of the exam.
Assist in the orientation and training of all levels of trainees and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.
Expectations extended to include on-call practices, weekends, evenings and holiday coverage as needed.