Echocardiograph Tech II (Full Time, Day shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024

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

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  Associate's Degree in Allied Health/related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 5+ years of experience
  
  
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  American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
  
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  Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
  
  
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  3-5 years of experience (one in pediatrics) in cardiac clinical ultrasound
  
  
  Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
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    Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
    
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    Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
    
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    Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.
    
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    Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
    
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    Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
    
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    Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
    
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    Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
    
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    Performs fetal echocardiograms and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
    
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    Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    
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      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
      
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      Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
      
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      Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
      
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      Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).
      
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      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

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