Location: Cape Coral Hospital

Department: Cardiovascular Services

Workdays/Nights: Variable

636 Del Prado Blvd

Shift: Shift 1

7:00:00 AM to 11:30:00 PM

Cape Coral, FL 33990

Work Type: PRN

Exempt: No

Job Summary

Summary:

'Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance to the policies and procedures that are provided by the Lee Health cardiovascular department. A Level 1 (primary vascular) sonographer must specialize in non-invasive vascular testing. Sonographer must be proficient in carotid duplex, lower extremity venous studies, lower extremity non-imaging arterial studies, lower arterial duplex, and pseudo aneurysm evaluations. The position requires varied shifts including weekend rotations and ''on call'' rotation as determined per specific department needs including holidays, weekends and evenings. Portable exams are done based on patient need. Demonstrate flexibility in learning all equipment. Have an understanding of sterile procedures, isolation precaution techniques, infectious hazardous materials, sharp instruments, and defibrillator equipment.'

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required

Additional Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or diagnostic medical ultrasound program. Extensive experience may substitute training.
Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required
Area of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or
Less than 1 Year
Vascular UltrasoundRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses
Required/
Preferredand/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations
Required/
Preferredand/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Requiredand

Additional Requirements
Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Vascular Technology (RVT) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Vascular Ultrasound (RVS).

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