CV Sonographer - Diagnostic Cardiology

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, CV Sonographer in Diagnostic Cardiology at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. The Cardiovascular Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with an advanced understanding of echocardiography and vascular ultrasound to acquire appropriate echocardiographic and/or vascular data to provide the highest quality of care. Cardiovascular Sonographers have an in depth understanding of the cardiovascular system including anatomy and pathophysiology to obtain diagnostic images and prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by the Cardiologist. This position works independently and may be required to work weekends, cover call, and rotate holidays as needed. Additionally Cardiovascular Sonographers may be required to float to alternate Integris sites as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a CAAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program or equivalent clinical experience (Students must be within 60 days of graduation to be eligible for employment)
ARDMS-RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) OR ARRT-S (Sonography) OR ARRT-CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography) OR CCI-RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) within 12 months of hire
BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Other certifications and competencies required based on service line skill
Self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish tasks that require self-direction
Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, workshops, cross training, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment used in functional area
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians and nurses

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, as well as explains the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answers questions appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
Apply judgement and make informed decisions regarding daily exam worklist and prioritizing exams appropriately.
Ability to carry out daily schedule through individual or cooperative efforts.
Performs daily operations within the department, reporting deficiencies appropriately.
Works closely with the team to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols as well as being a team player.
Assist with unit or organizational accreditation activities as delegated.
Participation in after-hours, weekend and holiday on call rotation required while abiding by departmental on call response policy.
Performs hand hygiene and equipment disinfection between patients and utilizes the appropriate PPE/sterile measures during procedures.
Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and measurements.
Complete exams within the required timeframe.
Identifies and defines abnormalities specific to the procedure.
Extends the scope of the exam appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlates other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function.
Perform multiple ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques.
Make necessary measurements for accurate, high-quality results.
These procedures include but are not limited to: Adult, pediatric and neonatal Echocardiograms with and without contrast and agitated saline Stress Echocardiograms using exercise or pharmacological agents. Assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms Research cardiovascular ultrasounds Extracranial Duplex Arterial duplex including hemodialysis access, bypass grafts, and abdominal vessels Arterial physiologic testing Venous duplex including vein mapping for bypass, hemodialysis, and vein ablations
May provide assistance to physicians in the following procedures: Pericardiocentesis Myocardial biopsy CV access guidance
Assists with operative cases: TAVR Appendage closure device placement Mitral clips ASD/ PFO closure Venous ablations
May provide sonographer support for Advanced Heart Failure which includes but is not limited to: Mechanical circulatory support devices LVAD RVAD Impella Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Congestive Heart Failure Maintenance Heart Transplant management pre and post operative
Perform 12 lead EKG
Perform VO2 Exercise Testing (BMC Only)
May perform other duties as assigned
If applicable, accountable to department lead for shift scheduling, timecard corrections and quality improvement.