Cardiovascular (Dual) Sonographer (2653)
About The Position
Memorial Cardiology Associates is seeking a Full Time Dual Cardiovascular Sonographer to join their team in Houston, TX. This role involves performing a variety of complex diagnostic studies in an outpatient setting, including Echo, Carotid, Abdominal, Atrial Doppler, and Venous Duplex. The sonographer will also perform vascular studies, create accurate preliminary reports for physician interpretation compliant with ASE guidelines, and provide excellent patient care in a timely and efficient manner. The position requires collaboration with the physician team and working efficiently as a team member. The role involves performing a variety of tasks under general supervision and requires daily inter-departmental collaboration. The sonographer must be able to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data using various ultrasound equipment systems, maintain quality control of equipment, and adhere to sterilization and cleaning guidelines. They will view images, adjust parameters for diagnostic quality, and ensure studies comply with IAC accreditation standards and MCA lab policies. Successful completion of device/application specific training and safeguarding patient health information privacy are also key aspects of the role.
Requirements
- Active credentials by either ARDMS or CCI
- BLS/CPR Certification
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience
- This position is not suitable for a new graduate.
- Work well in a team environment
- Maintain the required credentials for certification
- Experience using GE Vivid equipment and Echo PACS is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent patient care, acting with professionalism and empathy at all times
- Performs a variety of complex studies in outpatient setting including Echo, Carotid, Abdominal, Atrial Doppler, Venous Duplex.
- Perform vascular studies.
- Must be able to perform studies and create accurate, preliminary reporting for physician interpretations that is compliant with ASE current guidelines.
- Provides patient care in a timely manner, communicates with physician team, and works efficiently as a team member
- Performs a variety of tasks and works under general supervision and inter-departmental collaboration daily
- Ability to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional date while using different systems of ultrasound equipment
- Helps maintain quality control of sonographic equipment
- Adhere to guidelines for sterilizing and cleaning of all equipment
- View images and adjust parameters to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging
- Performs studies that are compliant with both the IAC accreditation standards as well as the MCA lab specific policies and procedures
- Successfully complete in person device/application specific training
- Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement is available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
