Cardiac Sonographer

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Temple, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• Employment Type: StaffBSW Medical Center - TempleSign-On Bonus: $10,000 (external applicants only)Shift: 4-10s with rotating callRequired: In-Patient and Out-PatientJOB SUMMARYThe 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
  • 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 adjust 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 quality processes and protocols are adhered to, and assists with IAC accreditation activities as delegated.
  • Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures system echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
    • 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.BENEFITSOur 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 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS
        • EDUCATION - Grad of Accred Prog or Eqival
        • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
          • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
          • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following within 6 months of hire/transfer.
          • RDCS through ARDMS or RCS through CCI.Recruiter: Anna CrawshawBaylor Scott and White Job ID #23005481. Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer 1About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.Benefits
            • Holiday Pay
            • Continuing Education
            • 401k retirement plan
            • Wellness and fitness programs
            • Employee assistance programs
            • Medical benefits
            • Dental benefits
            • Vision benefits
            • Benefits start day 1
            • Life insurance
            • Discount program

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