Cardiovascuar Sonographer Intern

Cardiovascular Sonographer Intern

Shift: FullTime Day

Location: AdventHealth Celebration

Celebration: 400 Celebration Pl, Kissimmee, FL 34477

• Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
• AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney's planned community of Celebration, Florida
• The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The cardiovascular sonography intern for our Central Florida Division (CFD) will intern for approximately 3-month period and will be able to obtain real-life hands-on cardiovascular sonography experience in an acute care hospital setting. This internship will also help prepare the chosen intern to sit for their ARDMS or CCI sonography exam. In this role, you will help perform cardiovascular studies under the supervision of a staff Sonographer to assist physicians in diagnosing cardiovascular disease and injury.

Note: The sonography intern must remain in good academic standing while in this position and the hours worked within this role should not interfere with their primary class or clinical hours.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the staff sonographer in performing high quality diagnostic cardiovascular sonographic studies. These studies can vary by campus but may include:

o Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE)

o Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)

o Carotid Duplex

o Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Doppler

o Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex AND Doppler

o Stress Echocardiograms

• Assist in positioning and maneuvering patients for exams according to the type of exam that is to be performed.

• Complete appropriate documentation and charting for each study being performed under the supervision of a staff sonographer.

• Assist with patient care needs.

• Ensure the ultrasound exam rooms are fully stocked at the end of each shift with necessities such as: linen, gel, ECG leads, etc.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Basic understanding of normal cardiovascular anatomy and be familiar with department protocols for all required examinations.

• Demonstrate competency in performing diagnostic cardiovascular sonographic studies as described in IAC standards.

• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to communicate respectfully with patients and all hospital staff.

• Proper cleaning and sanitzation of ultrasound probes including transesophageal echo probes.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Experience and interest in the cardiovascular specialties mentioned above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Be a second year student currently enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular sonography program with good academic standing and at least 950 hours of clinical experience; OR

• Have graduated within the last 2 years from an accredited cardiovascular sonography program with their Associates of Science.

• Proficiency in using ultrasound equipment including:

• Philips IE 33 OR

• Philips Epiq 7 OR

• Philips CX-50

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Proficiency in using ultrasound equipment including:

§ Parks Flo-Lab OR

§ LUCID TCD 2.0

• Proficiency in using TD-100 or ASTRA TEE disinfecting equipment

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• N/A

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Have completed the ARDMS SPI exam or is eligible to sit for ARDMS or CCI registry exam.

• CPR certification - Basic Life Support

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