CV Sonographer - Diagnostic Cardiology

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a PRN Cardiovascular Sonographer in Diagnostic Cardiology at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role uses advanced knowledge of echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular anatomy, and pathophysiology to acquire diagnostic data and images and prepare preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation. The sonographer works independently and may float to other INTEGRIS sites as needed. The position performs a broad range of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, supports physicians during certain procedures and operative cases, and may provide sonographer support for Advanced Heart Failure services. The role requires participation in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations, following the department’s response policy. INTEGRIS Health describes PRN work as offering flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

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 (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer), ARRT-S (Sonography), ARRT-CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography), or CCI-RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer).
BLS certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or CPR certification issued by either organization, within 30 days of hire.
Other certifications and competencies as required based on the service-line skill.
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 to keep current with developments in the field.
Skilled in using computers and medical equipment relevant to the functional area.
Ability to 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 examinations, and answer patient questions appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with privacy laws, including HIPAA, and facility policies and procedures.
Use judgment to manage and prioritize the daily exam worklist and carry out the daily schedule independently or cooperatively.
Perform daily departmental operations and report deficiencies appropriately.
Work with the team to support quality processes and protocol adherence, and assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations and follow the departmental on-call response policy.
Perform hand hygiene and disinfect equipment between patients; use appropriate PPE and sterile measures during procedures.
Check examinations for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and measurements, and complete exams within required timeframes.
Identify and define abnormalities, appropriately extend or adapt examination techniques, and correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function.
Perform multiple ultrasound procedures using appropriate equipment and techniques and take necessary measurements for accurate results.
Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms, with and without contrast and agitated saline.
Perform exercise or pharmacological stress echocardiograms and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Perform 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, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, and venous ablations.
May provide sonographer support for 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 and, at Baptist Medical Center only, VO2 exercise testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.