CV Sonographer - Diagnostic Cardiology

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

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 Cardiovascular Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with advanced knowledge of echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular anatomy, and pathophysiology. The role acquires diagnostic echocardiographic and/or vascular data and prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by a Cardiologist. The position works independently and may require weekends, call coverage, holiday rotation, and floating to other INTEGRIS sites as needed. The role performs a range of ultrasound examinations and related procedures, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms; stress echocardiograms; extracranial and arterial and venous duplex studies; and arterial physiologic testing. The sonographer may assist physicians with procedures and operative cases, support Advanced Heart Failure services, perform 12-lead EKGs, and conduct VO2 exercise testing at Baptist Medical Center. PRN work offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

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 within 12 months of hire one of the following: ARDMS-RDCS, ARRT-S, ARRT-CI, or CCI-RCS.
Obtain within 30 days of hire BLS issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or CPR issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Obtain other certifications and competencies required 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.
Be available for on-call participation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures, obtain clinical histories, explain examinations, and answer patient questions.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies.
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 ensure quality processes and protocol adherence, and assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations in accordance with departmental response policy.
Perform hand hygiene and disinfect equipment between patients; use appropriate PPE and sterile measures during procedures.
Check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and measurements.
Complete exams within required timeframes.
Identify and define abnormalities specific to the procedure.
Extend the scope of examinations when appropriate, deviate from standard techniques when necessary, and correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function.
Perform ultrasound procedures using varied equipment and techniques, and make measurements needed for accurate results.
Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms with and without contrast and agitated saline; stress echocardiograms using exercise or pharmacological agents; 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).
Provide assistance with pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, cardiovascular access guidance, and operative cases such as TAVR, appendage closure device placement, mitral clips, ASD/PFO closure, and venous ablations.
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 VO2 exercise testing at Baptist Medical Center.
Float to alternate INTEGRIS sites as needed and perform other duties as assigned.