Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Clear Lake; Casual Appointment

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I - Clear Lake (Casual Appointment)

** Webster, Texas, United States*
* ** New*
* ** Hot*
* Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603607

** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*
* Minimum Qualifications:

- High school or equivalent

- Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program

- 0+ years of experience

** LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS*
* - American Heart Association (BLS)

Any one of the following:

- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic

Sonography (ARDMS)

- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

- Or Registry eligible and attain certification within one year of hire

** JOB DESCRIPTION*
* The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I position works under supervision to complete and assist with a

variety of diagnostic Echocardiography procedures. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I position

delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Echocardiography exam standards and guidelines

established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
* - Responsible for acquisition, recording, analysis, presentation and charging of patient

examinations, to include transthoracic and stress procedures.

o Inpatient sonographers responsible for knowledge of and assisting physicians with

transesophageal procedures and maintaining proper sterile techniques.

- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include,

Hospital/Cardiology Information Systems and Office software.

- Proactive in responding to patient needs and utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and

address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as

appropriate.

- Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards of practice, policies, and

targets/initiatives for quality and safety.

- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety

reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

- Cares for and maintains Echocardiography equipment.

- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.

** Equal Employment Opportunity*
* UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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