Registered Echo Sonographer – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Registered Echo Sonographer Process. Will produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart. Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient. May perform therapeutic procedures. Enters patient information into computer database to record information on video cassette and strip printout of test. Reviews test results with interpreting physician. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS Upon Hire (required) or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire (required)
Possess an excellent working knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy/pathology, the cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseases
Excellent communication skills
Good computer skills
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree Related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Registered Echo Sonographer Process
Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart
Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed
Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians
Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient
May perform therapeutic procedures
Enters patient information into computer database to record information on video cassette and strip printout of test
Reviews test results with interpreting physician
Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram
Performs other duties as assigned