The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist 2 uses sound wave echoes to create images for diagnosing heart and blood vessel diseases. Responsibilities include evaluating ultrasound quality, preparing medical supplies, and training new technologists.
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Shift: F/T Days / Evenings (40 hrs.) M-F On-calls may be needed and occasional weekends.
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Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Cardio Lab UTower CORE JOB SUMMARY The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist 2 works with physicians to diagnose and treat diseases or defects of the heart and blood vessels by using the echoes of sound waves to create images.
Core job functions 1.
Searches for abnormalities in blood flow sounds, heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, and the appearance of the heart.
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Positions patients and explains procedures.
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Performs quality control functions.
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Evaluates ultrasounds for diagnostic quality.
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Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques.
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Develops ultrasound film and matches it with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
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Assists with the maintenance and compilation of statistical data.
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Provides training to new and student cardiac ultrasound technologists.
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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.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing: ARDMS credentialing body RDCS license or CCI credentialing body RCS license
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical
Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
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.
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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Candidates must be graduates of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Required certifications include an RDCS license from ARDMS or an RCS license from CCI.
Market context
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