Cardiac Sonographer

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: M-F with Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $33.89 Mid $42.18

Position Summary

Responsibility for performing all echocardiograms to include 2D, M-Mode, Color Doppler, Pulse Wave Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler, Transesophageal echocardiogram, stress echo and other related examinations according to established standards and practices at a high technical level. All echo technologists will perform echocardiograms in accordance with the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories standards.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That 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: Cardiac Sonographer

• Ability to perform procedures efficiently, professionally and safely, requiring minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, electrophysiology and congenital anomalies. Knowledge of digital computer system used in stress echo.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular ultrasound techniques and modalities
• Rotates call on nights and weekends as assigned.
• Maintains Echo equipment and supplies as described in department SOP
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participates in weekly Echo conferences
• Responsible seeking and attending continuous education programs to remain competent in their field.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Experience with equipment including: Phillips IE33, HD11, CX50. Tee probe sterilization process. Stress echos, and pediatric echos.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nonessential:

• ACLS

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Essential:

• Completion of an accredited Echocardiography program

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:

Certifications Essential:

• Cardiac Sonographer Registry RCS or RCDS within two years of hire.

Certifications Preferred:

• Cardiac Sonographer Registry, RCS or RCDS

Experience Essential:

• Either prior work experience or a clinical practicum at an acute care hospital.

Experience Preferred:

• One year of experience in an acute care hospital.