Echo / Vascular Sonographer I

3d3 days ago

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Petersburg, US · Full-time · $62,000 – $85,000

About this role

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention under supervision of department supervisor, manager, or director. Role is in Cardiology Department at Bayfront Health Medical Group in St. Petersburg.

Performs routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and vascular ultrasound diagnostics using existing procedure guidelines. Receives instruction from more senior sonographers and uses prescribed policies in analyzing situations. Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy while documenting clinical information.

Works closely with the cardiologist to complete diagnostic exams and functions independently without supervisor. Delivers appropriate care recognizing patient conditions for successful procedures. Complies with state and federal regulations in each modality.

Bayfront Health Med is part of Orlando Health system offering specialty care in patient-focused environment. Benefits start on day one with flexibility for passions. Includes education assistance, health coverage, retirement match, and family support.

Requirements

Conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within noninvasive and invasive cardiology and vascular ultrasound
Ability to use prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
Competency in routine cardiology and vascular ultrasound diagnostics
Knowledge to recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology
Skill in performing diagnostic sonographic exams under supervision
Understanding of state and federal regulations applicable to ultrasound modalities
Ability to assess patient physical condition and age-specific needs
Proficiency in positioning patients and equipment for high quality images

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, and equipment operation and maintenance
Performs routine assignments using existing procedure guidelines
Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from more senior level sonographers
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information
Works closely with the cardiologist to perform noninvasive and/or invasive diagnostic sonographic exams
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care
Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs
Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images