The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound equipment to capture images of the heart and circulatory system, while also scheduling exams, documenting patient histories, and reporting findings to physicians for diagnosis. The role involves detecting abnormalities in blood flow, heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, and cardiac appearance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, along with graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or Vascular program. A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required, along with current ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS credentialing.
high schoolprofessional certificateQuality ControlTeamworkCommunicationPolicy AdherenceTechnical ProficiencyPatient PositioningLearning AgilityAseptic TechniquesUltrasound Equipment OperationDiagnostic EvaluationStudent TrainingStatistical Data CompilationNew Technologist Orientation
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Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Cardiac Echo Lab UTower CORE JOB SUMMARY The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist uses ultrasound equipment to view and take images of patients' hearts and circulatory system. The incumbent also schedules and performs exams, takes patient histories, and reports results to physicians for interpretation and diagnosis. Further, the Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist looks for abnormalities in blood flow sounds, heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, and the appearance of the heart. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Detects defects or irregularities using ultrasound equipment 2. Positions patients and explains procedure. 3. Performs quality control functions 4. Evaluates ultrasounds for diagnostic quality. 5. Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques 6. Develops ultrasound film and matches it with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation 7. Assists in maintenance and compilation of statistical data 8. Provides orientation to new cardiac ultrasound technologists. 9. Provides education and training to cardiac ultrasound technology students 10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
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Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or Vascular accredited program.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Certification and
Licensing: ARDMS credentialing body RDCS license or CCI credentialing body RCS license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Benefits
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Dental
Tuition Remission
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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