Diag. Cardio Sono III Pediatric - PRN/Variable

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Note : Schedules can be negotiable to some degree

• 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 while optimizing 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.
• 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 & symptoms for exam.
• Documentation : Accurately documents pertinent information to aid in exam interpretation by reading physician. Completes task list and enters charges as necessary.
• Safety: Maintains patient confidentiality. Ensures performing exam on correct patient by following the two patient identifiers of name and date of birth.
• Communication: Follows Florida Hospital Compassion Behaviors and Image Standards. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Keeps lead sonographer, supervisor and manager informed.
• Process Improvement: Supports and assists with data collection for process improvement while understanding the department performance trends and established standards.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Diagnostic Sonographer Credentialing accepted from:
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ( ARDMS )
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International ( CCI )

• Must possess three of the following registry certifications (one from each):

• Echocardiography - Adult
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ( RDCS ) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer ( RCS )

• Echocardiography - Pediatric
• Pediatric Echocardiography ( PE )-( RDCS ) or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer ( RCCS )

• Vascular Ultrasound
• Registered Vascular Technologist ( RVT ) or
• Registered Vascular Sonographer ( RVS )

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound (CVUS) Sonographer III 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 hospital staff when necessary. The CVUS Sonographer also participates in the AdventHealth performance improvement program and performs additional duties as requested.