AdventHealth University

Registered Echocardiography Technologist

AdventHealth University$68K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Preferred Associate's degree in related field
  • 1+ years of experience in cardiac ultrasound (preferred)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) or equivalent certification required

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions or patient-related issues
  • Prioritize clinical and administrative tasks independently
  • Process patient records in accordance with hospital standards
  • Adjust communication based on patient and family needs
  • Provide on-call coverage as needed per department policy
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and ongoing education
  • Ensure proper function and calibration of echocardiography equipment

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing education and training
  • Participation in staff meetings to maintain skills
  • Opportunity for professional development and networking through in-services
  • Work as part of a healthcare team focused on patient safety and outcomes
Full Job Description
Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings. Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements. Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness. Provides on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and facility policy. Participates in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attends at least 80% of staff meetings to maintain high skill levels. Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration of machines. Performs accurate and thorough echocardiograms as ordered by physicians. Conducts specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors. Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 3Organizational [Required] 3Verbal Interpersonal [Required] 3Customer Relations [Required] 3Grammar/Spelling [Required] 3Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required] 3Follow verbal instructions [Required] 3Keyboarding (manual) [Required] 3Computer (visual) [Required] Education: 3High School Grad or Equiv [Required] 3Associate's [Preferred] Field of Study: 3N/A Work Experience: 31+ experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) [Preferred] Additional Information: 3N/A Licenses and Certifications: 3Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND 3American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) [Required] OR 3American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required] OR 3Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR 3Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) 3Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $32.85 - $61.10

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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