Echocardiographer

Florida Heart Associates is recruiting for a PRN Echocardiographer in our busy accredited Echo/Vascular Lab. Qualified applicants are required to have at least one year of experience. The Echocardiographer technologist will perform echocardiography and vascular procedures and associated calculations and measurements.

Located in the attractive Southwest Florida Gulf Coast area, Florida Heart Associates operates a modern medical center dedicated to meeting the cardiac needs of Southwest Florida. We perform diagnostic cardiac testing, in addition to peripheral vascular procedures. We also support an in-house cardiac PET imaging system, stress testing, ECHO, and management of arrhythmia equipment.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of experience required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: RDCS with ARDMS; RCS with CCI; BLS certification

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Performs high-quality echocardiograms procedures with associated measurements and calculations as established by the Medical Director of the Echo/Vascular Department.
• Evaluates abnormal pathology and notifies physician of any life-threatening or relevant test data and/or condition.
• Reviews procedures with physicians and Medical Director as needed or requested.
• Handles all clerical duties associated with the echo/vascular department including preparation of studies for review, logging, archiving, entering charges into EMR and CD duplication as requested.
• Troubleshoots equipment, arranges with the department manager for service and performs routine maintenance such as cleaning of probes, machine surfaces and filters.
• Must be able to travel to alternate office location in order to meet the needs of the department and patient care.
• Participates in quality assurance activities

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and patients.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.
• Knowledge of patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to utilize computer knowledge and skills to enhance job performance.
• Ability to perform duties at satellite locations as assigned.

Florida Heart Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to be a drug and tobacco free organization. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,004 - $84,195