Cardiac Sonographer - Echo - Part Time/Mornings

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Orange Park
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, ) and ranked in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

If you're a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist who is looking to make a bold step and move your career forward - join us at our Mayo Clinic campus in Florida. Our mission is to expand opportunities for clinical practice, research and education that will benefit patients all over the world.

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits . Eligibility may vary.

Position description
Performs various (basic and advanced) cardiac ultrasound examinations under direction of staff Cardiologist. Utilizes Ultrasound equipment. Provides direct patient care to patients. Contributes to efficient operation of department, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. Rotates between the Davis and Mayo buildings and may be required to rotate to outreach sites. Responsible for thorough imaging and documentation of various conditions and anatomical differences. Must possess extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Uses several different types of Ultrasound equipment and transducers. Utilizes all Ultrasound techniques, including gray scale imaging, color and spectral Doppler, 3D, and strain imaging. Provides interpreting physician with preliminary report through EIMS, then reviews all images prior to final reading of the exam. Must be well organized and able to function independently. Assist in the orientation and training of all levels of trainees and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory. Expectations extended to include on-call practices, weekends, evenings and holiday coverage as needed. Must possess strong human relation and communication skills, and sound judgment. Must have understanding of sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques, and must exercise proper precautions to avoid potential exposure to radiation, infectious hazards, sharp instruments and defibrillator equipment.

Qualifications
EDUCATION: RDCS or RCS registered as a cardiac sonographer. New graduates must have successfully completed an accredited CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program and must successfully complete RDCS or RCS certification within the first six months of employment to retain employment as a sonographer within the lab.

EXPERIENCE: Two or three years of experience is preferred

Additional qualifications
EDUCATION: Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, ultrasound principles and practices as well as the ability to obtain high quality images required. Good observational and interpersonal skills required. Basic keyboarding skills required. Ability to handle multiple functions simultaneously required. Must be able to make decisions for scan quality and preservation of schedule. Must be able to maintain workflow. Must demonstrate ability to work with patients on a variety of levels. Consistently utilizes time between tasks for the benefit of the department.

ADDL CONSIDERATIONS: Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.

License or certification
--- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in Adult Echo required within 6 months of hire
--- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification accepted.
--- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) certification preferred.
--- Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification preferred.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$30.25 - $45.42 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Part Time

Hours / Pay period
40

Schedule details
Mornings, Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 12:30pm
Rotation of outpatients or inpatients.

Weekend schedule
On-Call Rotation. Limited to no more than 3 weeks/year.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Jacksonville is the largest city in area in the continental United States. A beautiful coastal Florida city that features excellent year-round climate, over 20 miles of beaches and outstanding outdoor recreational, cultural and family-oriented amenities. The "River City by the Sea" has an excellent school system, reasonable cost of living and a thriving business environment. Medical professionals and patients are drawn to Jacksonville by an extraordinary network of high-profile healthcare facilities. Jacksonville continues to grow as more people relocate from all over the U.S. and abroad, to see what the great River City has to offer!

Recruiter
Keri Pellegrom

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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