Echo/Vascular Sonographer III

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention. Works under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director, and collaborates with providers to perform diagnostic examinations. The role requires specialized expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to function independently in the supervisor’s or manager’s absence, while seeking guidance in the most complex situations. The sonographer assesses patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs; obtains and documents clinical histories; positions patients and equipment; acquires high-quality images; evaluates image quality and completeness; and maintains precise documentation. The position also includes equipment operation and maintenance, quality-control and safety activities, communication with the healthcare team, and support for student and new sonographer training. The employee may be required to work at any Baptist Health facility, work after hours or call shifts, assist with contrast administration or IV insertion and removal when pertinent to the department, and perform other departmental duties as needed. Baptist Health Shelby Hospital is a 252-bed acute care facility in Alabaster, Alabama, with a range of advanced clinical services and imaging and surgical technologies. The position is part-time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography.
Meet education and training requirements under current ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines, depending on the assigned department.
At least two years of experience.
Able to perform routine echocardiography exams, including 2-D and M-Mode echocardiography, and/or vascular sonography exams, including 2-D and M-Mode imaging, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler, carotid ultrasound, venous Doppler of upper and lower extremities, and arterial duplex of upper and lower extremities.
Knowledge of sonography equipment operation and maintenance.
Demonstrate competency in routinely performing at least ten of the listed advanced echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound exams pertinent to the department.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Maintain one of the listed credentials: RDMS in fetal echocardiography, RDCS, RCS, ACS, RCCS, RVT, or RVS through the applicable ARDMS or CCI credentialing organization; alternatively, obtain registration under ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and vascular ultrasound diagnostic examinations, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology and obtain and document pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
Work with providers to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations and function independently in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
Exercise professional judgment and provide appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs and provide instructions to obtain patient cooperation.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and accurately document patient information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Comply with quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Provide medical aid as required in emergency situations.
Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Use Baptist Health computer systems effectively and accurately and maintain precise documentation, including recording verbal and telephone physician orders in the patient record.
Communicate openly and effectively with members of the healthcare team.
Participate in supervising student sonographers, training and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow, and supporting quality and safety initiatives.
Act as a department super user and participate in modality, department, or facility committees, educational in-services, and complex care programs.
Assist with transporting patients.
Follow established standards for image processing and interpretation.
Assist with clerical duties, including printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling patients.
Maintain a clean work area and equipment and keep work areas stocked and organized.
Work at any Baptist Health facility when required and assist with other departmental duties as needed.
Work after-hours and call shifts when required.
Assist with contrast administration and IV insertion or removal for diagnostic contrast medication when pertinent to the department.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid time off (up to five weeks to start)
Life insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care, including childcare, elder care, and pet care
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Car insurance
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt
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