Cardiac Sonographer 2

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services for adults, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress tests to help diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. The role involves preparing equipment and patients, explaining procedures, reviewing images, reporting findings, and evaluating patient history to identify the purpose of each examination and determine whether its scope should be expanded. The position is PRN, with Saturday shifts that may vary, and has no call. The successful candidate can perform IVs, contrast and bubble studies, and stress echocardiograms. The role also includes maintaining echocardiography equipment and lab records, supporting quality and accreditation activities, and serving as a resource to staff, physicians, and students.

Requirements

At least 1 year of cardiac sonography experience.
Ability to perform IVs, contrast and bubble studies, and stress echocardiograms.
Graduate of an accredited program, or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
At time of hire or transfer, hold either RCS through Cardio Credentialing International (CCI) or RDCS through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Knowledge of complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, approved cardiovascular ultrasound examination protocols, infection control, patient confidentiality and privacy laws, and medical terminology.
Ability to explain examinations to patients, answer their questions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing with healthcare providers.
Skilled use of computers and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures and obtain clinical history, including cardiac-related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data.
Adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive, diagnostic echocardiograms and reduce the chance of incorrect clinical interpretation.
Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using appropriate equipment and techniques, and make necessary measurements.
Identify and define cardiac abnormalities, extend examinations as needed, and deviate from standard techniques when appropriate.
Correlate invasive and noninvasive cardiac test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
Assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies when needed.
Assist cardiologists with transesophageal studies, calculate appropriate measurements, and sterilize the probe.
Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and equipment, and report malfunctions.
Serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies.
Work with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to support quality processes and protocols, and assist with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
Implement protocols as technology evolves and ensure adherence to system echocardiography standards.