Cardiac Sonographer II

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development 
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Shifts are 3-12's (6:30am-7pm) or 4-9's (varying shifts but end of shift by 7pm), on call (7pm-6:30am) and weekend rotations are required.  

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year. 
• AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research – caring for Tampa Bay’s hearts for over 35 years.
• The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more – contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrow’s cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.”

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs echocardiography examinations by departmental policy in accordance to the standards outlined by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and the American Society of Echocardiography. Ensures quality performance of echocardiography examinations adhering to the quality assurance/improvement program by departmental policy in accordance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards. Performs at a high technical level, a variety of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures on neonatal through gerontologic patients. Has the latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assists physicians. Selects practical applications and technical factors. Is knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the department. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures. Teaches and directs the work of other staff and students as required. Performs additional duties as requested. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s mission, vision, and values: extending the healing ministry of Christ, wholistic, exceptional, connected care, and provides quality and service excellence, community wellbeing, possesses high ethical standards, stewardship and inclusiveness.
• Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental policy and standards.
• Performs comprehensive adult echocardiography.
• Performs comprehensive pediatric echocardiography (If applicable to facility).
• Performs comprehensive (physician driven) adult transesophageal echocardiography.
• Participates in Quality assurance/improvement for IAC.
• Manages time and equipment effectively and works as a team member to provide effective and efficient workflow

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Required.
• Graduate of a two-year Cardiovascular Ultrasound program Required.
• 2+ experience in adult echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography Required.
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Required.
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Required.
• Registered in appropriate modality. (RDCS or RCS) Required.

The position also requires RDCS or RCS with 2 year's experience, pediatric echo is preferred. Pediatric echo competency will be required within the 6-12 months of hire.