Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer - Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, Days

Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days Location: 1400 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100, Bedford, TX 76022 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Travel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided) Here’s What You Need Associate’s Degree in a related field (preferred) 1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory (preferred) Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam upon hire (required) Echo Certification (required) RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire (required) RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire (required) Vascular Certification (required) RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire (required) RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer upon hire (required) BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support; exception quarterly 90 days upon hire (required) Venipuncture experience (preferred) Excellent working knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy/pathology, cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseases (required) Working knowledge of vascular arterial and venous anatomy for carotid and peripheral vasculature (required) Excellent communication skills Good computer skills Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism What You Will Do Deliver care to patients utilizing the Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer process Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures for physician diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart Calculate, measure, and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians Perform diagnostic carotid arterial and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease following ICAVL guidelines Explain procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties Review test results with interpreting physician Conduct vascular laboratory studies in accordance with the vascular laboratory protocols Ensure all vascular laboratory studies are scheduled appropriately to satisfy the clinical situation Maintain the vascular laboratory quality assurance database Prepare and maintain operational logs Calibrate and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed May perform therapeutic procedures such as peripheral compression Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition while undergoing echocardiogram Perform other duties as assigned Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and several other benefits Delivery of high quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovations in nursing practice Strong Unit Based Council (UBC) A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources