Cardiac Sonographer 1

Title - Cardiac Sonographer 1
Temp to Perm: Temp
Travel (Y/N): Y
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
Work Location: Temple, TX
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (8-5) or Tue-Sat (8-5)
Shifts: PM
Interview Type: 1 Round, Phone
Specialty : Imaging/Ultrasound
Certification/Degree Requirements: BLS, RCS or RDCS
Top Skills/Min Exp: 3 yrs minimum working experience; Must have Level 1 Trauma experience; Must be independent and self sufficient
Scrub Color: Any solid color scrub set (top and pants) (MUST PURCHASE)

JOB SUMMARY:
The 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, 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 Product 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:
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.The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions.