Cardiac Sonographer

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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.

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

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.

Multi‑credentialed sonographers must have one of the following credentials: RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer through (CCI), or RDCS – Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer through (ARDMS), or RVT or RVS.

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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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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.

• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain their clinical history. Include cardiac‑related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data. Adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms. This helps reduce the chance of incorrect clinical interpretation.
• Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high‑quality results.
• Identify and define cardiac abnormalities. Extend the examination scope as needed. Deviate from standard techniques when necessary. Correlate invasive and non‑invasive cardiac test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies. This aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Assist in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizing probe.
• Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography 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 cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols. Assist with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system echocardiography standards.

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to explain the purpose of the echo cardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients' questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each…