Job Information
Texas Health Resources Cardiac / Vascular Sonographer PRN in Denton, Texas
Registered Cardiac Vascular Sonographer PRN
Registered Cardiac Vascular Sonographer- PRN/ Rotating Shift
Texas Health Denton’s Noninvasive Cardiology department is looking for a top skilled Registered Cardiac Vascular Sonographer. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201
Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Rotating Shift
Department highlights:
Team based environment
Workplace culture 2 nd to none
We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
Highly engaged Noninvasive Cardiology management
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. Hospital services include heart and vascular care, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, emergency medicine, and a weight loss surgery program. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 1,000 employees and more than 325 physicians on its medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Located 45 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 40 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Denton is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
Here’s What You Need
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Associate's Degree accredited school of ultrasound technology preferred
Experience
none required
1 year prior experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required Or
RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required Or
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire required Or
RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist upon hire required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
What You Will Do
Imaging Quality and Processing:
Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factor.
Produces quality Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and/or Vascular studies following department policies and procedures, as well as IAC standards.
Employs relevant guidelines set forth by ASE and SDMS, including scope of practice. www.svunet.org, www.sdms.org, www.intersocietal.org/echo.
Patient Care
Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
Prepares room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies).
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patients using two forms of ID
Obtains patient history
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
Professional Accountability and Partnership
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings and checks email
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
Performs assignments deemed necessary by supervisor.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Cardiac Vascular Sonographer:
You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-TC2
Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.