Cardiovascular Sonographer II - Echo Vascular

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Sonographer II delivers direct and indirect quality patient care and performs scans in compliance with regulatory and department processes. The role is responsible for achieving system and department goals, as well as quality and fiscal targets. The sonographer demonstrates competency in echocardiography or vascular imaging, including specified specialty capabilities, and meets all requirements and expectations for Cardiovascular Sonographer I.

Requirements

Graduate of a sonography program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or Noninvasive Cardiovascular program; or hold a bachelor’s degree in Health Services or an associate’s degree in Health Sciences.
No prior work experience is required.
Before the start date, hold a registry in an accredited modality hired into: RVT, RVS, RDCS, RCS, or RCCS.
Hold and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider completion card before the start date.
Graduates of non-accredited sonography programs must obtain and maintain a registry before the start date.
Meet all requirements and expectations for Cardiovascular Sonographer I.
Demonstrate competency in echocardiography, with expertise in either Structural Heart procedures or pediatric echocardiography; or demonstrate competency in vascular imaging and intervention, with proficiency in either procedures or fistula and renal exam competencies, evaluation, and intervention.
Have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Have excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
Be able to assess and interpret data and communicate clearly with patients, families, and physicians at varying levels of understanding.
Be able to take call, acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes, and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes of an alert.

Responsibilities

Verify two forms of patient identification for every patient and ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
Complete required written and electronic documentation accurately, including patient history, pregnancy and IV contrast documentation, procedural consent, medication administration records, safety portal records, medication reconciliation, and PACS documentation.
Verify that charges are complete and accurate for procedures and supplies used.
Review examination orders from medical charts and prescriptions before performing exams.
Perform protocols and produce images consistent with image-quality standards while complying with applicable healthcare regulations and TJC standards.
Position patients using appropriate techniques.
Identify, prepare, and administer prescribed medications within the technologist’s scope of practice.
Maintain productivity as determined by leadership.
Use aseptic and sterile techniques in accordance with infection-control guidelines and policies.
Ensure equipment is clean and disinfected before each patient encounter; report malfunctioning equipment promptly; and keep exam rooms clean, neat, stocked, and disinfected.
Take call, acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes, and present to the hospital within 60 minutes of an alert.