Registered Sonographer

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

Registry in Sonography (ARDMS or RCVT) or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school one year allowance to obtain registry
Registered Echo Tech, (ARDMS or CCI) or Registry eligible
BLS (AHA)

Responsibilities

Performs and assists cardiologists with all echocardiograms (2-D, M-Mode, TEE, Fetal)
Prepares an accurate preliminary echocardiogram report for the cardiologist
Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the department.
Assures that the equipment is in good working order.
Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding department and exams done.
Assists the cardiologists as needed
Participates in departmental and hospital wide Process Improvement.
Ensures that generic/unit safety measures are met in the department.
Travels to out of town clinics as needed.
Rotates 24 hour on call duties.
Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.