Location:
Lee Health - 13340 Metro Parkway, Suite 300, Fort Myers FL 33966Department: HOD Cardiology - Metro Parkway
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.39 - $39.50 / hour
***Hiring Incentives: $5,000 Sign-on and $5,000 Relocation Package, and $1,800 a month for 6 months housing stipend (applicants that are located over 50 miles away)***
Performs complete echocardiographic study integrating all imaging modalities necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data for diagnostic purposes. Sonographer will specialize in transthoracic echocardiographic studies according to departmental and IAC protocol (which consist of M-mode, two-dimensional echocardiograms, color flow, pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler). Sonographer will perform imaging enhancement agents, saline bubble, portable, stress echo studies, and assists with transesophageal echocardiographic procedures. Document completely and accurately patient data and echo exam information utilizing current information management system and follows appropriate billing for procedures. Assist in the orientation and training of all levels of trainees and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Required | ||
Graduate from a cardiovascular technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 2 Years | Echocardiography | Required | |
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Not Required | ||
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) | Required | |
Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echocardiography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Echocardiography (RCS), required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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