Echo/PV Sonographer - COL

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Echo/PV Sonographer to join their team. This role is part of a physician-owned hospital that emphasizes teamwork, diversity, and a positive work environment. The hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients, with a focus on surgical procedures. They pride themselves on providing excellent patient care and fostering a family-like atmosphere for patients, families, physicians, and employees.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited course for national and/or state registry.
RDMS or RDCS registration is required for performing general ultrasound and echocardiograms without the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
RVT is required to perform vascular studies without the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Report to workstation on time and as scheduled and remains at workstation until relieved for lunch or end of shift.
Position patients and adjust equipment for each procedure.
Instruct patients regarding procedures.
Follow prescribed safety standards.
Maintain examination rooms.
Follow confidentiality standards.
Wear scrub uniforms, clean and pressed, at all times when on duty unless otherwise directed by the Clinic Administrator.
Complete all necessary forms for each study conducted and coordinates each study with the requesting physician or in their absence, follows instructions on the request form/transmission and checks each order against the physician’s order prior to beginning the exam.
Follow Lubbock Heart Hospital policies for time and attendance recording.
Participate in quality improvement and quality control projects as assigned.
Follow departmental policies and protocols for each exam performed.
Maintain licensure and/or certification(s) for all modalities assigned.
Report any mechanical or system problems to the Director or Clinic Administrator.
Demonstrate initiative in their work habits while maintaining a professional demeanor with all hospital staff, guests, visitors, patients and physicians.
Be aware of incident occurrences within their work area and reports within twenty-four (24) hours to their supervisor using the proper form(s).
Handles patient complaints in accordance with Lubbock Heart Hospital policy.