Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer- Full Time

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Our ECHO Lab is growing and we have Full‑time opportunities available with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Hours of operation for ECHO are variable – Must be available from 7:30a – 5pm, flexible to work extended hours when needed.

On call, which includes weekends and holidays. 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.

Multi‑credentialed sonographers must have 2 credentials: RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer through CCI) or RDCS (Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS) and 2. Graduate of an accredited Technical or Associates degree program in Radiology and 2 years’ professional experience with intermediate level echocardiography or vascular 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.

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Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

The Multi‑modality Sonographer performs basic to advanced ultrasound services. These may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts. Perform multiple modality ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high‑quality results.

May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies to aid in complex procedures and reduce risk factors.

Prepare patients for procedures and obtain clinical history, including physical findings and lab data. Explain the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answer questions.

Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the ultrasound Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.

Act as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.

Work closely with the ultrasound team to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols. Assist with unit or organization accreditation activities as delegated.

Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system standards.

Ensure operation of equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and troubleshooting equipment as required.

Must be familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.

Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts. Pediatric and adult scopes are studied as separate specialties by certification.

Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians and nurses.

Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.

EDUCATION – Graduate of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

Certification / License / Registration

Adv Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), ARRT‑S Sonography (ARRT‑S), ARRT‑VI Interventional Rad (ARRT‑VI), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK), Reg Congenital Cardiac Sono (RCCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Ped. Echocardiography (PE) (RDCS‑PE), Reg Diag Med Sono‑Abdomen (AB) (RDMS‑AB), Reg Diag Med Sono‑Breast (BR) (RDMS‑BR), RDMS Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS‑FE), Reg Diag Med Sono‑OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS‑OB), RDMS‑Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS‑PS), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT).

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