Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer AHMG Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology at Orlando

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AHMG Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology at Orlando

2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32804

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

*may float to practices in Lake Mary, Daytona, Melbourne, Winter Garden, Celebration and Tavares as needed

** $5k sign on bonus

• Follows accredited laboratory protocol for obtaining echocardiograms utilizing two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where appropriate. 

• Escorts patients and families from examination to the echocardiography room and back after completion of the study.

• Explains procedures to patients and families prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.

• Maintains proper operation of ultrasound equipment, recognize equipment malfunctions, and take appropriate corrective action.

• Ensures specific echo machine probes are clean and ready to use at any time.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Assesses sonographic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.

• Acquires and documents patient’s clinical history, including weight, height, blood pressure, and O2 SAT.

• Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.

• Demonstrates a friendly environment providing comfort to patients based on age-specific needs.

• Calls physician if unable to obtain images, patient agitation, or serious findings. Helps with appropriate accreditation, including filling out forms, formal review of echo with physician’s evaluation, and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound. [Required]
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. [Required]
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment. [Required]
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. [Required]
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Ability to perform Pediatric Sonography, including complex studies. [Required]
• Computer and word processing skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills across a variety of education levels. [Required]
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude, conduct, and composure under pressure. [Required]
• Ability to perform concomitant assignments in a timely manner and accommodate rapidly changing priorities. [Required]
• Ability to perform fetal echocardiography [Preferred]

• Associate's [Required]

• In Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• 2+ years experience in pediatric echocardiography [Preferred]

• Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited sonography program [Required]
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:
• Associate’s degree OR at least 2+ years of experience in Pediatric Echocardiography.

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) [Required] OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) [Required] OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) [Required]
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.