Echo Sonographer II. Full-Time/Nightshift (Echocardiology)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. Works under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director, and may function independently when a supervisor or manager is absent. The role involves routine and advanced echocardiology and/or vascular examinations, assessing and documenting patient and diagnostic information, obtaining high-quality images, and complying with applicable regulations, quality standards, and Orlando Health policies. The position is full-time and night shift in Echocardiology. The employee may work at any Orlando Health facility and may be required to work after-hours and call shifts.

Requirements

Meet education and training requirements under current ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines, depending on the assigned department.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Maintain one of the following credentials: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
At least one year of experience.
Ability to perform routine echocardiology examinations, including 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography, and/or vascular sonography examinations, including 2-D and M-Mode imaging, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler, Carotid Ultrasound, Venous Doppler of upper and lower extremities, and Arterial Duplex of upper and lower extremities.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
Demonstrated competency in at least five listed ECHO and/or vascular examinations or procedures: 3-D, Strain, Exercise Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, TAVR, Mitral Clip, Complex Valve, Watchman, Post Processing, Contrast Studies, Agitated Saline Studies, Transesophageal (TEE), Surgical TEE, Complex Cardiac Shunts, Pericardiocentesis, Single Ventricle, TOF, AVC, TGA, Venous Insufficiency, Visceral, Segmental Physiology Upper Extremity, Access Grafts, Hemodialysis Access, Venous Ablation Procedures, Ultrasound Guidance, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Temporal Artery, or Transcranial Imaging.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, including equipment operation and maintenance.
Apply in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines; solve complex problems and exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information.
Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology while obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
Work closely with cardiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations and function independently in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care; recognize patient conditions and ensure successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality and adhere to Orlando Health mission statements, standards, policies, and procedures.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, provide instructions that support patient cooperation, and ensure desired examination results.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and accurately document relevant information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to produce high-quality images for interpretation.
Assess images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Comprehend and comply with Quality Control standards and participate in Quality Control tasks and quality and safety initiatives.
Administer medical aid when required during emergency situations; use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Use Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately; maintain precise documentation and accurately record physicians’ verbal and telephone orders in patient records.
Ensure customer safety and communicate openly and effectively with healthcare team members.
Participate in supervising student sonographers, training and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow, and serving as a department super user.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Assist with patient transportation, image processing and interpretation standards, and clerical tasks such as printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling patients.
Maintain clean, stocked, and organized work areas and equipment.
Assist with other departmental duties as needed; may assist with contrast administration and IV insertion or removal when pertinent to the department.
May work at any Orlando Health facility and may be required to work after-hours and call shifts.