Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist I

Saint Francis Health System

171d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound, providing cardiologists with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures to support diagnosis. Provides immediate feedback and preliminary reports of critical results to nurses and physicians for potentially life-saving interventions. Assists physicians with studies and complex procedures to reduce associated procedural risks, including procedures in the OR, Hybrid Lab, Cath Lab, and CAD. Procedures include TAVR, SAVR, Tandem Heart, Lariet procedures, and pseudoaneurysm compression. The position performs advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures, supports accurate documentation and efficient departmental operations, and collaborates with the healthcare team. It works in Non Invasive Cardiology at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is strongly preferred.
Hold either RDCS or RVT certification from ARDMS, or RCS or RVS certification from CCI.
0–6 months of related work experience.
Ability to work independently and use critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding cardiac ultrasound results.
Ability to serve in an on-call rotation after regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Responsibilities

Perform adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures, including TEE and stress echocardiography, and/or peripheral vascular procedures including arterial, renal, and transcranial Doppler studies.
Use appropriate technique, efficiency, and judgment when performing advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
Review relevant patient data and reports before procedures.
Operate required ultrasound equipment and ancillary devices, including selected transducers and the digital networking system, to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings.
Notify the reading physician of abnormal results and evaluate and report findings to the cardiologist.
Assist physicians with studies and complex procedures in the OR, Hybrid Lab, Cath Lab, and CAD, including TAVR, SAVR, Tandem Heart, Lariet procedures, and pseudoaneurysm compression.
Maintain required documentation in accordance with lab, departmental, and hospital policies, including procedure tracking, patient chart entries, procedural data, and charging information.
Contribute to departmental efficiency, anticipate equipment and supply needs, use resources wisely, and schedule patients efficiently.
Support unit and hospital goals through quality assurance and educational activities; participate in departmental QA and national accreditation processes.
Maintain competency and registry in the two specialty practices and comply with mandatory education standards.
Follow departmental and hospital policies, maintain a clean environment, practice infection control, and promote patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
Maintain patient, employee, physician, and corporate confidentiality.
Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and coordinate activities with others without supervisory responsibility.
Serve in an on-call rotation after regular business hours.