Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Killeen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Requirements

3 years of Cardiac Sonographer experience required
Graduated from an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following at time of hire/transfer: RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI) or RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients' questions.
Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examination.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress tests for adults to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities.
Prepare equipment, prep patients, and explain procedures.
Review images, report findings, and evaluate patient history to identify the purpose of the examination.
Frame the clinical question the exam should answer and expand the exam as needed.
Prepare patients for procedures and obtain their clinical history, including cardiac-related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data.
Adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms.
Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques, making necessary measurements for accurate, high-quality results.
Identify and define cardiac abnormalities, extending the examination scope as needed and deviating from standard techniques when necessary.
Correlate invasive and noninvasive cardiac test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
Assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid in complex procedures.
Assist in performing transesophageal studies with a cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizing the 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.