Cardiac Sonographer 2 10k Sign On
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
*JOB SUMMARY*
*10k Sign On Bonus FULL TIME*
The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced 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, 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
*QUALIFICATIONS*
* EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the
minimum qualification
* EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
* CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer
(RDCS), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular
Tech (RVT): Must have one of the following within 6 months of hire
or transfer
RCS or RDCS through ARDMS or RCS or RVT through CCI.
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