Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare's (TMH) Heart & Vascular Program performs more complex procedures and clinical research than any other program in Northwest Florida. Home to the highest accredited Chest Paint Center and the region's only Structural Heart Program, we pride ourselves on our team-oriented approach.
Each member of our team plays a vital role. Enter our state-of-the-art EP and Cath Labs, open heart surgery suites and pediatric units where you'll not only carry out routine procedures but stand at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in cardiovascular care.
Join the Heart of TMH.
Job Summary:
- Entry-level position to a professional career progression.
- Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
- Utilizes conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the sonography/ultrasound discipline, typically acquired through formal training or equivalent work experience.
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
- Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
- Operates diagnostic imaging equipment on patients to examine tissue and body structures.
- Performs a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations on adult and/or pediatric patients utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, physiological, pathological, and functional data for diagnosing and treating anatomic and physiologic disorders.
- Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including adult echocardiograms, stress echoes, non-surgical transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), carotid ultrasounds, and pulse volume recording (PVR).
- Schedules and coordinates tests.
- Prepares and maintains operational logs.
- Records and documents test results appropriately.
- Updates patient records for referring physicians.
- Ensures proper patient care and safety during ultrasound procedures.
Reports: Director/Cardiovascular Labs (JC 013201)
Supervises:None
Required Education:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an accredited sonography program
Required Experience:
Preferred Experience:
- One (1) year of relevant sonography experience
Required Certification/License/Registry:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One (1) of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult Echocardiography (AE); RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); RDCS, Fetal Echocardiography (FE); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS); or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). NOTE: Credentials must be applicable to the work performed in the specific department assigned.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.