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The Cardiac Sonographer performs and monitors echocardiogram procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by providers. Communicate with others, such as physicians, Cardiologists, and colleagues, regarding changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram. Responsible for equipment maintenance, reporting equipment malfunctions and quality assessment. The Cardiac Sonographer operates assumes ownership and leads advanced and specialized administrative/operational/patient support responsibilities that require independent initiative and judgment.
The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures independently, ensuring accurate results and high-quality patient care. We are looking for clinical judgment, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethical practices.
Location Address: Conviva Plantation Square, 1733 N University Dr., Plantation, Fl 33322
You will be reporting to: Center Administrator
Job Responsibilities
· Perform high-quality 2D echocardiograms with color flow Doppler within 45 minutes, using and following established protocols.
· Communicate with physicians, cardiologists, nurses, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals.
· Conduct patient assessments, explain the purpose of echocardiographic or vascular ultrasound procedures, and address patient questions and empathy.
· Apply cognitive skills to identify between normal and pathological findings during exams.
· Prepare exam rooms, verify patient identity, and follow infection control procedures, including Standard Precautions.
· Evaluate requisitions or medical records to ensure appropriate patient preparation and procedural accuracy.
· Maintain compliance with patient confidentiality laws, privacy regulations, and ethical standards.
· Maintain current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or CCI certifications in adult echocardiography and Basic Life Support (BLS).
· Use echo contrast agents.
· Maintain ultrasound equipment and supplies; promptly report malfunctions and support lab accreditation efforts.
· Coordinate schedules to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
· Provide in-service education to staff.
Required Qualifications
· Active certification with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
· Active Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
· Active certification in Echocardiography with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
· Completed an accredited Ultrasound Technology program
· Certified Ultrasound Technician (or equivalent) with 1+ years of experience in a diagnostic facility or hospital
· Experience with ultrasound equipment, techniques, and diagnostic protocols
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
· Willingness to travel between clinics.
· TB screening required upon selection
Other Qualifications
· Active American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registered Vascular Technologist certification.
· Proficiency in both vascular and echocardiographic imaging
· Experience using Microsoft basic computer applications
· Bilingual in English and Spanish
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Interview Format – HireVue
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will use interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you about your relevant experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$77,900 - $106,300 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Conviva Senior Primary Care: Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.