Echocardiograph Tech II (Full Time, Day shift)
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Summary
Performs all aspects of echocardiographic studies using ultrasonic
equipment. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and
preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and
presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo
equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to
Hospital and department standards.
Minimum Job Requirements
Associate's Degree in Allied Health/related field (OR) 2-4 year
program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 5+ years of experience
American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment
Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or
CCI
3-5 years of experience (one in pediatrics) in cardiac clinical
ultrasound
Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to
study and presents to physicians.
Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake
examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on
patient's medical history.
Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to
ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac
anatomy.
Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo
laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to
supervisor as needed.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in
echocardiography.
Performs fetal echocardiograms and performs calculations
appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and
after fetal echocardiograms.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing.
Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis
situations.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients,
families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
(EOE DFW)
Job : Imaging & Radiology
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital -
Main Hospital Campus
Department : HEART STATION-2100-711000
Job Status
:Full Time
Keywords: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami , Echocardiograph Tech II (Full Time, Day shift), Other , Miami, Florida
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