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Form of workLocation: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
----------Department: Cardiovascular Services
----------Workdays/Nights: Variable
9981 S. HealthPark Drive
Shift: Shift 1
----------7:30:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM
Fort Myers,FL33908
----------Work Type: Full Time
----------Exempt: No
Job SummarySummary:
Performs complete echocardiographic study integrating all imaging modalities necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data for diagnostic purposes. Sonographer will specialize in transthoracic echocardiographic studies according to departmental and IAC protocol (which consist of M-mode, two-dimensional echocardiograms, color flow, pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler). Sonographer will perform imaging enhancement agent, saline bubble, portable, stress echo studies, 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. Assist in the orientation and training of all levels of trainees and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.
Responsibilities:
Preferredand/orHigh School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredAdditional Requirements
Graduate from a cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.
Experience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or2 YearsEchocardiographyRequired
State of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orNot Required
Certifications/Registration RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredAdditional Requirements
Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echocardiography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Echocardiography RCS), required. A level III Cardiac Sonographer will need to have at least two ARDMS/CCI registry credentials that are currently being utilized at Lee Health, or has one ARDMS/CCI registry credential and successfully completes the Advanced Initiative component within 24 months of accepting position.
US:FL:Fort Myers
