Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80

Shift Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Pablo Campus, Lakeland:FL

Summary:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate echocardiographic services consistent with professional practice standards to optimize patient outcomes and promote interdisciplinary communication. Responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. Non-invasive studies are conducted according to provider directives using training in ultrasound scanning techniques and applying knowledge of cardiovascular disease. Results are documented into the electronic patient health record and communicated to provider.

Detailed responsibilities:

• People At The Heart Of All We Do
• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Standard Work Duties: LRHPG Echocardiographer
• Compile information that is gathered on an exam to give providers a preliminary impression of the patient's health using current ultrasound scanning techniques while applying knowledge of cardiovascular disease.
• Able to select the appropriate images to scan based on providers orders.
• Able to correctly position patients for optimal scanning of testing area. Able to identify scanning parameters needed for optimal and concise studies for effective physician interpretation.
• Engage safety and infection control standards at all times to prevent cross-contamination with patients.
• Assists with scheduling to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal use of equipment.
• Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice Echocardiography.
• Actively participates in team development and quality improvement measures.

Education:
Essential:

• Associate Degree

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Other information:
Licenses Essential: Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Certifications Essential: BLS
Experience Essential: One year Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonography imaging experience.