CV Sonographer - Diagnostic Cardiology

INTEGRIS Health•Yukon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is hiring a PRN Cardiovascular Sonographer in Diagnostic Cardiology at INTEGRIS Health Yukon Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma. The role is part of Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and supports its mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. PRN work offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay. The Cardiovascular Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with advanced knowledge of echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and the cardiovascular system. The role acquires diagnostic echocardiographic and vascular data, prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation, and works independently. The position may require weekend work, on-call coverage, holiday rotation, and floating to other INTEGRIS sites as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program or equivalent clinical experience; students must be within 60 days of graduation to be eligible for employment.
Obtain one of the following within 12 months of hire: ARDMS-RDCS, ARRT-S, ARRT-CI, or CCI-RCS.
Obtain BLS issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or CPR issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, within 30 days of hire.
Meet other certifications and competency requirements based on the service line skill.
Be self-motivated and able to work independently on tasks requiring self-direction.
Maintain professional growth and development through continuing education, workshops, cross-training, and professional affiliations.
Be skilled in using computers and medical equipment used in the functional area.
Communicate and interact effectively, orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including sonographers, physicians, and nurses.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures, obtain clinical histories, explain ultrasound examinations, and answer patient questions.
Protect confidential information in accordance with privacy laws, facility policies, and procedures.
Use judgment to manage and prioritize the daily exam worklist and carry out the schedule independently or cooperatively.
Perform daily department operations and report deficiencies appropriately.
Work with the team to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols; assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations and follow departmental response policies.
Perform hand hygiene and disinfect equipment between patients; use appropriate PPE and sterile measures during procedures.
Spot-check examinations for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and measurements.
Complete examinations within required timeframes.
Identify and define abnormalities specific to the procedure.
Extend or modify examination techniques when appropriate and correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function.
Perform ultrasound procedures using varied equipment and techniques, and take measurements needed for accurate results. Procedures include adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms with and without contrast or agitated saline; exercise or pharmacological stress echocardiograms; assistance with transesophageal echocardiograms; research cardiovascular ultrasounds; extracranial duplex; arterial duplex, including hemodialysis access, bypass grafts, and abdominal vessels; arterial physiologic testing; and venous duplex, including vein mapping for bypass, hemodialysis, and vein ablations.
May assist physicians with pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, and cardiovascular access guidance.
Assist with operative cases including TAVR, appendage closure device placement, mitral clips, ASD/PFO closure, and venous ablations.
May support Advanced Heart Failure services, including mechanical circulatory support devices, LVAD, RVAD, Impella, ECMO, congestive heart failure maintenance, and pre- and postoperative heart transplant management.
Perform 12-lead EKGs.
Perform VO2 exercise testing at BMC only.