Cardiac Sonographers

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Company Name:
Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Temple, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Cardiac Sonographer Shift: 4-10 hour shifts with rotating call
• $10,000 sign on bonus available (External applicants only)

The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such as transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress, used to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reviewing the images, report findings, analyzing patient clinical history in order to identify the purpose of the examination, framing the clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and expanding the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.

• Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.
• Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques, and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high-quality results.
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Assists in performing transesophageal studies with a cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilize probe.
• Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource to other staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
• Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols, and assists with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures implementation and adherence to system echocardiography standards.

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability explaining the purpose of the echo cardiographic examination to the patient and answering patients' questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.

• 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
• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
  
  Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus

• EDUCATION
  :
  Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience…