Cardiovascular sonographer job description

Cardiovascular Provider Resources has an excellent full time employment opportunity, with benefits, for an experienced Cardiovascular Sonographer at the Baylor Plano HeartPlace clinic located in Plano, TX. Prior working experience as a Cardiovascular Sonographer in a clinical setting would be required.
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General Summary
Responsible for performing echocardiography and vascular studies and related tests as ordered by the physician in accordance with acceptable medical practices and procedures. Current registry in adult echocardiography and vascular through ARDMS or CCI is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Performs 2-D Echo and Doppler studies.
Performs Stress Echo studies.
Responsible for performing a variety of noninvasive vascular evaluations
Explains procedures to patients and obtains informed consent from patient.
Obtains insurance precertification for testing as necessary.
Performs test result abstracting to EMR as necessary.
Calls patients with appointment reminders and test results as necessary.
Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Provides excellent customer service and the highest quality patient care.
At all times protects the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) of patients per HIPAA regulations; does not normally have business need for
seeing PHI of employees.
Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
Performs all other duties as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of practical experience.
Currently registered as a Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.
Currently registered as a Vascular Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.
Echo registry preferred but will consider echo registry eligible.
Current CPR certification.
Fluently speak, read, and write English.
Understanding of OSHA requirements in a clinical setting
Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet physical demands of the job which include, but are not limited to: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, transporting supplies or equipment, walking, and occasionally lifting and carrying items which may weigh up to 50 pounds, maneuvering items/patients which may weigh over 200 pounds (this done with assistance).
Vision (including discernment of color) and hearing must be within or correctable to within normal range.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job description with or without accommodation.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We do not require COVID vaccination, but do encourage it.

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**A Little More About What You Will be Doing**

The Cardiac Sonographer Level II, supports patient care by performing echocardiogram procedures as directed by the physician. Shows skill with the use of ultrasound equipment and associated procedures. This position performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.

+ Uses appropriate techniques with ultrasound equipment to supply diagnostic studies based upon physician request

+ Performs a range of technical procedures that will require independent judgment for diagnosis

+ Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician

+ Ability to review a physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed

+ Acts as a role model in providing care; assists in precepting Cardio Sonographers I

+ Retrieves studies from PACS for review

+ Prepares patients for the study

**Education**

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Vocational/Technical Diploma

**Experience**

+ Minimum of 2 years experience performing echocardiographic studies preferred

**Licenses/Certification**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

+ Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required

**Working Title:** Cardio Sonographer II - Cardiovascular Medical Group - Per Diem 8 Hour Days

**Department:** Univ Cardiovascular Med Group

**Business Entity:** Medical Network Foundation

**Job Category:** ,Imaging,Imaging

**Job Specialty:** Diagnostic Imaging

**Position Type:** Per Diem

**Shift Length:** 8 hour shift

**Shift Type:** Day

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Sign-On Bonus $7,500*
• Relocation Bonus*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location: AdventHealth Celebration – 400 Celebration Place, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift : Evenings

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
• AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida
• The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

The role you’ll contribute:

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound (CVUS) Sonographer II independently performs all ultrasound exams per his/her registries. The cardiovascular ultrasound procedures may be performed on patients that range from neonate through gerontology age. The CVUS sonographer takes ownership of the department and work areas as well as assists physicians and hospital staff when necessary. The CVUS Sonographer also participates in the Advent Health performance improvement program and performs additional duties as requested. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates, through behavior, Advent Health’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.
• Quality: Performs ultrasound exams per registry in accordance with established and accepted industry-wide published guidelines, as well as within the CVUS departmental protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to Cardiovascular Ultrasound. Utilizes knowledge of ultrasonic physics. Optimizes all ultrasound images with utilization of the Ultrasound System capabilities.
• Effective and Efficient Care: Completes exams in a timely manner. Works as a team member to provide the best patient care. Explains exams to patients in a way they can understand. Offers additional assistance to patients as warranted. Fulfills required scheduled call duty assignments and responds to facility and starts exam within 60 minutes of notification.
• Assessment: Accesses all available pertinent patient information as it pertains to the exam ordered including, but not limited to, exam appropriateness, progress notes and/or consults found in patient’s chart, patient history, previous diagnostic exam images and/or reports, documented signs and symptoms for exam. Adapts all exams to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Performs ongoing monitoring of the patient while their ultrasound exam is in progress.
• Documentation: Accurately documents pertinent information to aid in exam interpretation by reading physician. Completes task list and enters charges as necessary. Documents communication with hospital staff and physicians as it pertains to exam.
• Safety: Maintains patient confidentiality. Ensures performing exam on correct patient by following the two patient identifiers of name and date of birth. Follow Advent Health Infection Prevention and Hand Washing policies and procedures. Utilizes appropriate PPE during cleaning and high-level disinfection of trans-esophageal echocardiogram (TEE) transducers.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Graduate of a Sonography Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must possess TWO of the following registry certifications (one from each category):
  • Echocardiography
    • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or
    • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
  • Vascular Ultrasound
    • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or
    • Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)
  • Peds Echocardiography
    • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or
    • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.