Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - PT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MHP

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes imaging results and takes appropriate action to improve image quality for optimal results. Enters, transmits, and reports thorough comprehensive preliminary report of study data to physician staff.Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.When applicable, prepares and administers ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status as align with department policy.May travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures.Performs advanced diagnostic imaging (3D, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support devices, transcatheter therapies, etc.), when applicable.Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Applies safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Ensures proper working order of equipment.

Competencies

• Accountability, administration of contrast media, clinical policies and standards, customer service, image production, analysis and archival - Sonography/Echocar, patient and family centered care, patient assessment and care - Sonography/Echocardiography, patient positioning and procedures - Sonography/Echocardiogr, problem solving, responding to
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