Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm
Fridays 7:45am-1:00pm. No weekends
Floats to Fort Lauderdale and Parkland
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
- Perform imaging and non-invasive cardiovascular evaluations which may include, Echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiogram.
- Obtain patient history, explain procedures to patient, addresses patients concern and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
- Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
- Prepares patient for echocardiography procedure, positions patient as appropriate for prescribes procedure and assists patients at completion of procedure.
- Provides images data analysis and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
- Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
- Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to the clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
- Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify the physician or appropriate clinical staff.
- Maintains accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
- Performs general office duties; Maintains supply stock assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedures codes for billing purposes and scheduling patients.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalates issues and concerns to Regional Manager and/or Director of Clinical Services and/or Cardiologist.
- Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Pediatric Associates and other local, state, and federal guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
- Experience may be commensurate with education.
EXPERIENCE:
- Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound experience is a minimum of 3 years required.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
- RDMS, RDCS by Cardiovascular Credentialing International, CCI in Pediatric Echocardiography and BLS certification required.
- Upon hire, and for the duration of the employment period, driver’s license must be active and valid.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to perform necessary vital signs for pediatrics and obtain patient histories.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, and immunization requirements for children.
- Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize workflow.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Skill in maintaining department quality assurance.
- Skill in identifying problems and researching and recommending resolutions.
- Skill in preparing records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
- Active CPR certification required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Patient-facing
- May rotate working in the office and remote/telework.
- Working in a professional medical office environment.
- The position involves high & frequent call volumes.
- Environment requires ability to multi-task, communicate clearly & concise, data entry for extended period of times.
- May require sitting or standing for long periods, including stooping, bending stretching for files and supplies.
- Requires occasional lifting of files and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 35 wpm, operate calculator, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Vision
- Sense of sound
- Sense of touch
Job Type: Temporary
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
