Cardiac Sonographer 1 Jobs

LOCATION: Grapevine, TX
SETTING: Hospital
SCHEDULE: FT
JOB SUMMARY

The Cardiac Sonographer 1 performs basic to intermediate cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress, used to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reviewing the images, report findings, examining patient clinical history in order to identify the purpose of the examination, framing the clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and expanding the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures system echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.
• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adjust the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.
• Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
• Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.
• Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques, and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results.
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure quality processes and protocols are adhered to, and assists with IAC accreditation activities as delegated.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures. Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
• Ability explaining the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answering patients' questions.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• EDUCATION - Grad of Accred Prog or Eqival

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• RDCS through ARDMS or RCS through CCI.