Cardiac Sonographer 1 PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYPRN VARIABLE SHIFTSThe Cardiac Sonographer 1 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 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
- 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.
- Within 6 months from date of hire, must attempt to be
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) granted by the
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) granted by Cardio
Credentialing International (CCI).
- 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 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) - - - - - - -Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS),
Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Reg Diagnostic Cardiac
Sonographer RDCS or Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS by the
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Reg
Cardiac Sonographer RCS or RVT by Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI)
within 6 months of hire. -
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine , Cardiac Sonographer 1 PRN, Healthcare , Grapevine, Texas
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