Echo Vascular Sonographer

The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Gainesville, FL seeks to be the provider of choice for cardiovascular care to the people of North Central Florida by combining state of the art comprehensive cardiac services and care with innovative technology. We are proud to be certified as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK from 2019-2020. We are seeking an ECHO VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER in the ECHO SERVICES department of our cardiology practice.

JOB TITLE: Echo Vascular Sonographer

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for performing all Cardiac Echo and Vascular studies as outlined below.

LOCATION: Gainesville, FL

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for proficiently performing Echocardiograms, Carotid Duplex, Segmental Pressure Exams, Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests, Stress (and Chemical) Echocardiograms, Abdominal Aorta Duplex, Arterial Duplex, Renal Duplex and Venous Duplex
• Studies following the established ICAEL and ICAVL standard protocols created by TCAVI.
• Accurately inputs all pertinent information and measurements in the Intergy EHR system to create complete and accurate procedure reports.
• Accurately charges for all exams performed in the Intergy EHR system.
• Appropriately interacts in person and via telephone with patients or their representative regarding test instructions, questions and results.
• Will assist in the training of students and newly hired techs.
• Continually cleans and stocks exam rooms with supplies and linens.
• Maintains equipment by properly cleaning and brings to the attention of the Manager any discrepancies.
• Assists with ICAEL I ICAVL accreditation applications as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.

EDUCATION: Completed a 2 year Associates degree or Certificate program specific to Cardiovascular Sonography.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years of experience performing Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound exams.

REQUIREMENTS: ACLS certified. The sonographer must be registered in both Cardiac Echo and Vascular through CCI or ARDMS. Within 90 days of employment date, must successfully complete required job competencies.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates proper and safe use of equipment used to perform all Cardiac Echo and Vascular studies.
• Demonstrates the skills needed to recognize arrhythmias and ischemic "Changes" on an EKG while performing stress tests.
• Ability to correlate the patients '' clinical history and present symptoms to perform quality diagnostic studies.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Prioritizes work responsibilities and completes assignments in a timely fashion.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and skills towards all.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical/Clinical Office. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances and other conditions common to a clinic and echo vascular laboratory. All studies are performed in an exam/procedure room setting.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Performing studies frequently requires a full range of body motion. The tech must be capable of visual acuity in order to work on a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to stand and sit down repeatedly, maintain arm and shoulder position for several minutes, and assist patients up/down from the exam table.