AdventHealth University

Cardiac ECHO & Vascular Tech

AdventHealth University$59K — $111K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures.
  • RDCS or RCS certification is mandatory.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.
  • Strong independent working skills with minimal supervision.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures on patients of all ages.
  • Obtain high-quality diagnostic scans and provide assistance to physicians as required.
  • Select appropriate applications and technical factors for procedures.
  • Adapt ultrasound procedures to accommodate individual patient medical situations.
  • Communicate abnormal findings promptly to reading physicians.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.
  • Ensure patient privacy and ethical behavior in all interactions.

Benefits

  • Participation in performance improvement projects.
  • Opportunity for teamwork and collaboration in patient care.
  • Supportive work environment with minimal supervision requirements.
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Address:
3000 Medical Park Dr

City:
Tampa

State:
Florida

Postal Code:
33613

Job Description:

  • Performs a variety of cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures on patients ranging from neonatal to gerontologic.
  • Obtains quality diagnostic scans and assists physicians as needed.
  • Selects practical applications and technical factors to ensure effective departmental processes.
  • Adapts procedures to each patient's medical situation, obtaining all necessary information for proper interpretation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology.
  • Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, and assists with TEE procedures.
  • Conducts carotid exams, abdominal exams, upper and lower extremity arterial/venous studies, and imaging of pre-operative/post-operative bypass grafts, stents, and endarterectomies.
  • Calculates and documents information accurately.
  • Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies them of procedures to be interpreted.
  • Manages time and equipment effectively and works as a team member to provide the best patient care.
  • Participates in performance improvement projects and proactively initiates process improvement ideas.
  • Honors patient's rights by following privacy guidelines and code of ethics with patients, physicians, co-workers, and guests.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Basic EKG knowledge. [Required]
  • Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision. [Required]
  • Must be able to read, write legibly and perform basic mathematics skills. [Required]
  • Must be able to communicate effectively. [Required]


Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Associate's of Science [Preferred]
  • Bachelor's of Science[Preferred]


Field of Study:
  • Cardiac or Vascular Ultrasound progra


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) [Required] OR
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]


Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$28.68 - $53.35

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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