Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901
Department: HOD Cardiology - Metro Parkway
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.39 - $39.50 / hour
Summary
***Hiring Incentives: $5,000 Sign-on and $5,000 Relocation Package, and $1,800 a month for 6 months housing stipend (applicants that are located over 50 miles away)***
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 agents, 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.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Required |
Additional Requirements
Graduate from a cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.
Experience Requirements
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| 2 Years | Echocardiography | Required |
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
| Licenses | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| Not Required |
Certifications/Registration Requirements
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) | Required |
Additional Requirements
Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echocardiography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Echocardiography (RCS), required.
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