Pediatric Cardiac Sonography and Fetal Echocardiography Technologist - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MPG - Peds Cardiology (Jupiter, FL)

Memorial Healthcare•Jupiter, FL

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 supports patient safety, quality, and customer service through teamwork and collaboration across imaging modalities. The technologist prepares and operates imaging equipment, selects appropriate imaging parameters, applies safety and quality-control standards, and troubleshoots equipment issues. They position patients, perform imaging procedures, assess image quality, and transmit comprehensive preliminary study reports to physician staff. They coordinate patient care with the healthcare team, monitor patient condition, and may prepare and administer ultrasound enhancing agents or medications within scope of practice. The position may require travel to satellite locations and performance of advanced diagnostic imaging when applicable. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Candidates must graduate from an accredited ultrasound technologist or diagnostic medical sonographer program, or have an associate degree or higher in a related field in lieu of program completion. Appropriate adult and/or pediatric echocardiography credentials are required as applicable. Experience requirements vary by area; credentialed recent graduates may be accepted in lieu of experience in specified circumstances.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Apply safety standards and perform quality-control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
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 within scope of practice, when applicable.
Monitor patient condition and report changes in status according to department policy.
Travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures, when applicable.
Perform advanced diagnostic imaging, including 3D imaging, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support devices, and transcatheter therapies, when applicable.
Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to support their understanding and cooperation.