Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO) - Davenport, FL
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Posted:
March 26, 2021
Location:
Davenport, Florida
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Physicians/Surgeons

Description

Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO) AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Location Address: 40100 US Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837

 

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

  • Close proximity to Walt Disney World
  • Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
  • Beautiful local golf courses available year round
  • Faith-based work environment
  • Great benefits
 

Work Hours/Shift:

  • Full Time
 
  • Quality: Performs ultrasound exams per registry in accordance with established and accepted industry-wide published guidelines, as well as within the CVUS departmental protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPâ™s). Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to Cardiovascular Ultrasound. Utilizes knowledge of ultrasonic physics. Optimizes all ultrasound images with utilization of the Ultrasound System capabilities.
  • Effective and Efficient Care: Completes exams in a timely manner. Works as a team member to provide the best patient care. Explains exams to patients in a way they can understand. Offers additional assistance to patients as warranted. Fulfills required scheduled call duty assignments and responds to facility and starts exam within 60 minutes of notification.
  • Assessment: Accesses all available pertinent patient information as it pertains to the exam ordered including, but not limited to, exam appropriateness, progress notes and/or consults found in patientâ™s chart, patient history, previous diagnostic exam images and/or reports, documented signs and symptoms for exam. Adapts all exams to each patientâ™s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Performs ongoing monitoring of the patient while their ultrasound exam is in progress.
  • Documentation: Accurately documents pertinent information to aid in exam interpretation by reading physician. Completes task list and enters charges as necessary. Documents communication with hospital staff and physicians as it pertains to exam.
  • Safety: Maintains patient confidentiality. Ensures performing exam on correct patient by following the two patient identifiers of name and date of birth. Follows hospital Infection Prevention and Hand Washing policies and procedures. Utilizes appropriate PPE during cleaning and high-level disinfection of trans-esophageal echocardiogram (TEE) transducers.
 

Qualifications
What Will You Need:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • N/A
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Two years of experience in a hospital cardiovascular ultrasound department
  • Transcranial Doppler (TCD) exam experience
  • Experience with Philips Ultrasound systems
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Diagnostic Sonographer Credentialing Accepted from:
  • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
 
  • Must possess two of the following registry certifications (one from each category):
  • Echocardiography
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and
  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or
  • Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)
 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

  • N/A
 
Job Summary:

The Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO) independently performs all ultrasound exams per his/her registries. The cardiovascular ultrasound procedures may be performed on patients that range from neonate through gerontology age. The Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO) takes ownership of the department and work areas as well as assists physicians and hospital staff when necessary. The Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO) also participates in the AdventHealth performance improvement program and performs additional duties as requested. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. 

 
 


This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Internal Number: 21009000
About AdventHealth
AdventHealth Greater Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital) is one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.
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