Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508
Our ECHO & EKG Lab is growing and we have Full-time inpatient and ER Opportunities available with a  $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance .

Schedule: The Hours of operation for ECHO are variable – Must be available from 7:30a – 5pm -   Must be flexible to work extended hours when needed.
Call: On call, which includes weekends and holidays. Weekend starts at 5:30pm on Friday and ends at 7:00am on Monday 
Must be present/on-site within 1 hour of call.
Travel: 1-2 times a month, rotational - occasionally we travel with a portable ultrasound machine to a continuing care facility across town to perform echoes. 
Registry : Multi-credentialed sonographers  must have one of the following credentials: RCS- Registered Cardiac Sonographer through (CCI), or RDCS Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer through (ARDMS) , RVT or RVS .
Education : Graduate of an accredited Technical or Associates degree program in Radiology and  (2) years’ professional experience with intermediate level echocardiography or vascular skills. 
Desired skills: MUST BE proficient in transthoracic echocardiography. Teach and share knowledge base with both fellows team members as well as participate in training Cardiology Fellows, and students during clinical rotations, familiarity with Philips iE33/EPIQ systems

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 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 -
&nbspBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.

&nbspRegistered 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).