Echo Sonographer Lead Cardiology DT

Overview

DEPARTMENT: 17031 – Cardiology

LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102

WORK TYPE: Full Time

WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Hour Day, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Occasional Weekends

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

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Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships;
Have endowed chairs;
Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Echo Sonographer demonstrates competence in the area of Cardiac Ultrasound Technology. Assigns staff to work assignments and coordinates equipment maintenance. Acts as a liaison for patient care activities with outside departments. Observes activities of staff, set expectations, coach and counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Assists director in maintaining standards of lab’s national accreditation.
• Assists director in quarterly quality improvement data collection and meetings.
• Assures appropriate staffing in multiple sites.
• Updates Amnion call schedule on a monthly basis.
• Assists director in establishing policies and corrective actions.
• Expert knowledge of TEE scope processing system.
• Provides clinical and technical support to staff in director’s absence.
• High level knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathology.
• High level of competence in imaging cardiac structures and pathology.
• Performs all critical care requests within department time guidelines.
• Familiar with transesophageal echocardiography.
• Demonstrates competence in adult and pediatric imaging and pathology.
• Assists director in performance reviews and corrective actions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved Ultrasound program.
• Must be registered under one of the following agencies:
• R.
  
  D. M. S.
  
  - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with a specialty in Cardiology
• R.
  
  D.
  
  C. S.
  
  - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• R.
  
  C. S.
  
  - Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a hospital-based Echo Technologist required.
• Must have experience with advanced cardiac imaging.
• Must have strong organizational, communication and technical skills.
• Must have an understanding of national accreditation requirements and QI requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Ability to work occasional weekends if necessary.
• Intermediate computer knowledge:
  Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.