All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift : Days
Location: 7700 S BROADWAY, Littleton, 80122
The role you’ll contribute:
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.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Assist the staff sonographer in performing high quality diagnostic cardiovascular sonographic studies. These studies can vary by campus but may include:
Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE)
Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
Carotid Duplex
Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Doppler
Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex AND Doppler
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.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required qualifications:
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.
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
Preferred qualifications:
Experience and interest in the cardiovascular specialties mentioned above.
Proficiency in using ultrasound equipment including:
Parks Flo-Lab OR
LUCID TCD 2.0
Proficiency in using TD-100 or ASTRA TEE disinfecting equipment
Have completed the ARDMS SPI exam or is eligible to sit for ARDMS or CCI registry exam. CPR certification - Basic Life Support
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Cardiology
Organization: AdventHealth Littleton
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25024102
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.