Cardiac Sonographer, PRN

Job Description - Cardiac Sonographer, PRN (880124)

Job Description

Description

Description WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision to provide professional and technical skills involving use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and evaluation of patients. Performs both clinical and/or research protocols.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

Required

• Education
  Current ARDMS registry in Adult Echocardiography or successful completion of an ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program which includes verified didactic & supervised clinical exp. in Echocardiography. These programs should be accredited by either the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Candian Medical Association (CMA).
• Experience
  Regional Center locations may have higher experience requirements based on clinic or standard of care.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (ARDMS) AMER REGIS DIAG MED SONO New hires will be required to pass the ARDMS credentialing exam within 1 Year or
  (CCI) CREDENTIALNG CARDIOVASCLR INTL New hires will be required to pass the CCI credentialing exam within 1 Year and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years of cardiovascular sonography experience

JOB DUTIES

• Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing process. Checks computer for new orders, reviews physician's orders on patient's chart. Identifies patients via two methods. Explains procedure to be done. Protects patient's privacy. Transports patients in a safe and timely fashion.
• Reviews patient chart to include patient's history and clinical diagnosis. Recognizes significant clinical information and historical facts, which may affect the echo study, from patient interview and medical record.
• Positions patient to optimize quality of test results. Utilizes appropriate transducers/equipment as required during performance of procedure. Watches the patient for signs or symptoms of possible complications and/or other intolerances. Promptly notifies nurse/physician of changes in patient status.
• Records all measurements. Does mathematical calculations accurately; calculates mathematical and algebraic functions. Enters correct patient information.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform ultrasound procedures including but not limited to Cardiac Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Two Dimensional Echo, Tran esophageal Echo, pharmacological echo studies, stress echo. Learns new modalities as they become available.
• Provides best image quality within the limitations imposed by available resources. Delineates normal and abnormal anatomic structures, physiology and hemodynamics. Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting physician or other appropriate physician.
• Archives and retrieves studies. Provides proper care and use of digital echo system, including all…