Echo Technologist PRN

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is a 267-bed top-performing quality hospital with over 200 of the most highly respected and qualified physicians in the area. It is the only acute care hospital in the Tri-County area that offers open heart surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center accredited by the Joint Commission and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. An affiliate of the UAB Cancer Community Network, Fort Walton offers a Cancer Care Center that is accredited by the Commission on Cancer. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center also provides advanced care for critically ill patients, including cardiovascular and trauma injury care, and emergency services, including a main ER, Pediatric ER and Destin ER. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is in partnership with Twin Cities Hospital, located in Niceville. We are also the parent company of the Rehabilitation Institute, both located in Destin.

Your benefits include:

       401k

            Medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability benefits

             Employee discount program

       Employee stock purchase program

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for obtaining diagnostic cardiac ultrasound images in three modes. M mode, color flow Doppler and two-dimensional mode, and will follow the imaging protocol recommended by IACEL. This position requires the individual to be registered by the ARDMS or CCI or an equivalent registry. This position will assist the physician with obtaining images during Transesophogeal Echo’s.   This position shows sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of diagnostic echocardiography techniques (both fixed and mobile) to assist in the diagnosis of patient disorders.  Prioritizes and organizes patient flow to ensure best utilization of time.  Is given general guidance and is expected to function with initiative and sound judgment to provide quality services.  Demonstrate effective safety practices.  Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and Medical Staff.  Demonstrate competence when performing other related or licensed functions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. 

Graduate of an approved/ accredited School Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, or completion of Cardiac Credentialing International program.

Licensure / Certification:

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) required within 12 months of hire.

BLS – AHA Healthcare Provider required upon hire