Cardiac Sonographer 2
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced cardiac
ultrasound services and procedures for patients such as
transthoracic, transesophageal and stress, used to diagnose and
assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing
equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reading the
images, report findings, analyzing 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
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.
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.
Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist,
calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from
the patient including cardiac related physical findings and
pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques
to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate
the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the
echocardiogram.
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.
Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to
ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols, and assists
with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures
implementation and adherence to system echocardiography
standards.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Education & Experience requirements (must meet one of the
following):
- Associates degree in Cardiac Sonography from CAAHEP accredited
program, or
- US military sonographer training program equivalent to an
Associate?s degree, or
- Two (2) years of related sonography experience.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles,
instrumentation and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Ability explaining the purpose of the echocardiographic examination
to the patient and answering patients' questions.
Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of
cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary
procedures. Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient
confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers,
physicians, and nurses.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Location Temple
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Associates or 2 years of work experience above the
minimum qualification
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer
(RDCS), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular
Tech (RVT): Requires Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) at hire or within 6 months of
hire.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Cardiac Sonographer 2, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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