Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

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: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Staff
Cardiac Sonographer Shift: 4-10 hour shifts with rotating call
$10,000 sign on bonus available (External applicants only)
JOB SUMMARY
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 a cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilize 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 CardioCredentialing Intl. (CCI )
RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24011728.
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
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
Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

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