Cardiovascular Sonographer- Echo Vascular
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
The Cardiovascular Sonographer performs quality diagnostic scans in compliance with regulatory processes and department goals. Responsibilities include patient identification, accurate medical documentation, and maintaining a clean, sterile clinical environment.
The Cardiovascular Sonographer is fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by delivering appropriate direct and indirect quality patient care and performs scans in compliance with regulatory and department processes. The Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for achieving system and department goals, and quality and fiscal targets. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES 1. Ensures the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”. 2. Accurately completes all required written and electronic documentation (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, Medication Administration Record (MAR), safety portal, medication reconciliation, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). 3. Ensures all charges are complete and accurate for all procedures and supplies used. 4. Reviews exam orders from medical charts and prescriptions prior to performing an exam. 5. Performs procedure protocols, produces images consistent with image quality standards and follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations, adhering to The Joint Commission standards. 6. Properly positions patients using appropriate technique. 7. Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. 8. Maintains productivity as determined by leadership. 9. Practices aseptic and sterile technique per Infection Control guidelines and policies. 10. Ensures equipment is clean and disinfected prior to each patient encounter and reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates, and management in a timely manner. 11. Ensures exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected
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Schedule: Per Diem
Shift Times: variable
Paygrade: 40
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
