Cardiovascular (Dual) Sonographer

US Heart & Vascular•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Cardiovascular Associates is seeking a Full-Time Vascular Sonographer to join their team in Houston, TX. This role involves performing a variety of routine to complex vascular ultrasound examinations, including carotid dopplers, lower extremity arterial and venous studies, ABIs, abdominal aortic ultrasounds, aorta-iliac studies, renal dopplers, and upper extremity arterial and venous studies. The sonographer will also assist physicians in vein procedures, maintain patient records, and ensure high-quality imaging. This position is part of a large, high-volume cardiac and vascular practice with 20 physicians and a dedicated echo-vascular team.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Vascular Sonographer.
Must work well within a team.
Maintain the required credentials for their certification.
Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
Experienced and work independently in a very busy private cardiology practice setting.
Active credentials by either ARDMS or CCI.
BLS/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine to complex carotid dopplers, lower extremity arterial studies, lower extremity venous studies (for reflux AND DVT evaluation), ABIs, abdominal aortic ultrasounds, aorta - iliac studies, renal dopplers, and/or upper extremity arterial and venous studies.
Locates, evaluates, and records pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment.
Completes all preliminary reports, comfortable in typing up conclusions and summarizing data for the physicians.
Transmits exam to compatible DICOM storage applications, processes preliminary technical data and exam findings in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician.
Actively participates in quality and compliance initiatives to maintain accreditation with the IAC standards.
Perform vascular ultrasound examinations including arterial, venous including insufficiency/ reflux scans, carotid, and abdominal studies.
Assist physicians in vein procedures such as vein mapping, vein ablations, sclerotherapy, and ultrasound-guided access.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure high-quality imaging for diagnostic interpretation.
Educate and prepare patients for vein procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.