Echo/Vascular Sonographer III -Pool

About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.

We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients.

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WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?

Competitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic cardiology testing under the supervision and direction of the Operations Manager.

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates competency in Noninvasive Cardiology diagnostics, including performing 2 Dimensional Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography and equipment operation and maintenance and will assist with Transesophageal Echocardiography, Surgical Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record verbal and telephone cardiology orders from physicians in the patient record.
• Participates in the hospital CQI.
• Functions in a supervisory level in the absence of the Operations Manager when requested.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Assists in clerical duties.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Assist in transporting of patients.
• Schedules patients for cardiology procedures.
• The Registered Echo Sonographer must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care requirements relative to his or her agespecific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in contrast medication administration.

Education/Training
Depending on assigned department, education/training as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.

Licensure/Certification
BLS certified.

Registered under ARDMS (RDCS) (renewed annually) and/or CCI (RCS) (renewed every three years) guidelines dependent on assigned department.

Experience
Experience as required under established current ARDMS or CCI guidelines.