Cardiovascular Sonographer II-Echocardiographer

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Cardiovascular Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $35.17 - $45.73 / hour

Summary

1 weekend schedule per 4 weekends. Call is required.

Lee Health is offering up to $20,800 in Hiring Incentives!

Join us as an integral part of our cutting-edge Echocardiography team, where your skills take center stage. As a Cardiovascular Sonographer, you will perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies, seamlessly integrating various imaging modalities to gather essential patient data for accurate diagnostics.

Specialize in transthoracic echocardiographic studies following departmental and IAC protocols, covering M-mode, two-dimensional echocardiograms, color flow, pulsed wave, and continuous wave Doppler. Your expertise will extend to imaging enhancement agents, saline bubble studies, portable and stress echo studies, ensuring a diverse and fulfilling role.

Additionally, contribute to the advancement of our practice by assisting in transesophageal echocardiographic procedures. Document patient data and echo exam information meticulously using our state-of-the-art information management system, ensuring accurate billing for procedures.

Be a guiding force in our team by assisting in the orientation and training of trainees and visitors within the Echocardiography Laboratory. Join Lee Health in shaping the future of cardiac care.

Your journey towards professional excellence starts hereapply now and become an essential part of a team that values and nurtures your expertise!

Able to perform high quality echocardiographic studies integrating all imaging modalities necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data for diagnostic purposes. A level II sonographer must be specialized in echocardiography with a valid registry and currently practicing independently according to departmental and IAC protocol. Must be proficient in echo exams to include but not limited to imaging enhancement agents, saline bubble, portable, stress echo studies, strain imaging, and assists with transesophageal echocardiographic procedures. Document completely and accurately patient data and echo exam information utilizing current information management system and follows appropriate billing for procedures. Be well organized and able to function independently. Assist in the orientation and training of all levels of trainees and students assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory. Must be patient orientated and show critical thinking skills with appropriate communication. Demonstrate flexibility in learning all equipment.

Requirements

Education: Graduated from an accredited cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in cardiac ultrasound or dual registered, proficient in echo and vascular.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Echocardiography (RCS) required.

License: N/A

Other: Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and email.

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