Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

We are looking for a qualified Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer like you to join our

Texas Health family.

Work Location: Texas Health Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Road, Rockwall TX 75032

Work hours: PRN as needed

Respiratory Care Department Highlights:

• Great work life balance with creative work schedules

• Be part of an expanding service line

• Future opportunities for growth

• On-call opportunities

Here’s What You Need

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology preferred

Experience

1 Year experience preferably in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire REQUIRED or

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire REQUIRED and

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly REQUIRED

Skills

Good communication and excellent customer service

What You Will Do:

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing:

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam

• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

• Adjusts techniques parameters appropriately for age related factor

• Assists cardiologist with TEE procedures, Stress Echos, and other complex procedures using appropriate techniques

• Maintains attention to details

• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed

• Correctly maintains images on various electronic media, exports studies to physician reading station and maintains image data files

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling, Cardiovascular Services, physicians and other modalities, doctor’s office and nurses

• Performs EKGs as requested by department

Patient Care:

• 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

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices and monitors patients during imaging

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment

• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patients

• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

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

• Stocks supplies

• Exchanges and maintains radiology film badges

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory 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 Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Opportunity to contribute to your own 401K

• 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

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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.

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.

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.