CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER - $33-48 PER HOUR
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: August 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for
a job in Temple, Texas. Job Description & Requirements
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, reviewing
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
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.
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.
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
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 - Grad of an Accredited Program 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): Must have one of the following at time of
hire/transfer:
-RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI)
-RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(ARDMS).
Recruiter: Courtney Mayberry Baylor Scott and White Job ID
#24011728. Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer About Baylor Scott
& White Health As 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
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