Apopka, Florida
Florida Hospital
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer II - Per Diem - Apopka
Florida Hospital Apopka seeks to hire a Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer II who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.
Florida Hospital Apopka Facility Profile:
Florida Hospital Apopka is just 12 miles northwest of Apopka, with a small, yet advanced, 50-bed campus. Florida Hospital Apopka offers employees a flexible and supportive environment that allows for hands-on experience as part of a closely connected staff that feels more like family. The size of our facility promotes a welcoming environment, where you can get to know your peers, the support staff, and our leadership team.
Apopka Imaging Department Profile:
Imaging is integrally involved across the spectrum of patient care, assisting medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of patients ranging from routine imaging studies to advanced interventional procedures. Annually, imaging performs over 40,000 procedures across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. The department operates within the hospital and utilizes over 9 imaging rooms.
The imaging team includes more than 30 skilled and engaged staff including radiologists, technologists, and support staff, working to ensure the right patient receives the correct, quality study, at the right time. This capital-intensive department generates over $60 million in gross charges per year, including high yield outpatient revenue.
Our vision is to become a pacesetting tertiary Imaging service supporting best practice clinical outcomes by optimizing leading technologies, leveraging resources, and providing exceptional patient care.
Work Hours/Shifts:
Flexible - All Shifts | Coverage for Vacation, PDO, and Call
Job Summary:
As a Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer II, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a faith-based atmosphere.
The Cardiovascular Ultrasound CVUS Sonographer II independently performs all ultrasound exams per his/her registries. The cardiovascular ultrasound procedures may be performed on patients that range from neonate through gerontology age. The CVUS sonographer takes ownership of the department and work areas as well as assists physicians and other hospital staff when necessary. The CVUS Sonographer also participates in the Florida Hospital performance improvement program and performs additional duties as requested. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Knowledge Skills, Education & Experience Required:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Basic ECG knowledge
Ability to use independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative
Basic Microsoft Outlook computer skills
Ability to function independently with little or no supervision
Ability to read, write legibly in English and perform basic mathematics skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to treat patients with age appropriateness
Based upon registry credentials, ability to adequately perform sonographic exams as written in Florida Hospital published cardiovascular protocols
Ability to utilize the measurement package on the ultrasound systems and optimize all acquired diagnostic images
American Heart Association® Healthcare Provider (Preferred)
Cerner Electronic Medical Records (Preferred)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:
Must possess two of the following registry certifications (one from each category):
Echocardiography
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
AND
Vascular Ultrasound
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or
Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)
Diagnostic Sonographer Credentialing Accepted from:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organization's Performance Excellence Program booklet.
Quality
Performs ultrasound exams per registry in accordance with established and accepted industry-wide published guidelines, as well as within the CVUS departmental protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to Cardiovascular Ultrasound.
Utilizes knowledge of ultrasonic physics
Optimizes all ultrasound images with utilization of the Ultrasound System capabilities
Effective and Efficient Care
Completes exams in a timely manner
Works as a team member to provide the best patient care
Explains exams to patients in a way they can understand
Offers additional assistance to patients as warranted
Fulfills required scheduled call duty assignments and responds to facility and starts exam within 60 minutes of notification
Assessment
Accesses all available pertinent patient information as it pertains to the exam ordered including, but not limited to: exam appropriateness, progress notes and/or consults found in patient's chart, patient history, previous diagnostic exam images and/or reports, documented signs and symptoms for exam
Adapts all exams to each patient's medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation
Performs ongoing monitoring of the patient while their ultrasound exam is in progress
Documentation
Accurately documents pertinent information to aid in exam interpretation by reading physician
Completes task list and enters charges as necessary
Documents communication with hospital staff and physicians as it pertains to exam
Safety
Maintains patient confidentiality
Ensures performing exam on correct patient by following the two patient identifiers of name and date of birth
Follows hospital Infection Prevention and Hand Washing policies and procedures.
Utilizes appropriate PPE during cleaning and high-level disinfection of trans-esophogeal echocardiogram (TEE) transducers
Communication
Follows Florida Hospital Compassion Behaviors and Image Standards
Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Keeps lead sonographer, supervisor and manager informed and seeks assistance from appropriate individuals when confronted with complicated procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Receives instructions and guidance from the lead sonographer, supervisor and manager and is compliant with special requests as situations dictate
Attends all mandatory department meetings
Process Improvement
Supports and assists with data collection for process improvement while understanding the department performance trends and established standards
Participates in department PI and Gallup-based action planning and patient satisfaction initiatives
Professional Growth
Learns new clinical skills as the department needs and demands change
Provides documentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) when asked
Participates in aiding fellow sonographers, students, and interns through direction and teaching
If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer II with Florida Hospital Apopka and apply online today.
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