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

#REF!•Dallas, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer will deliver care to patients utilizing the Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer Process. This role will produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physicians in the diagnosis of heart disease and study of the heart. The sonographer will calculate, measure, and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. They will perform diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines. The role involves explaining procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties, reviewing test results with the interpreting physician, and conducting vascular laboratory studies in accordance with vascular laboratory protocols. The sonographer will ensure that all vascular laboratory studies are scheduled appropriately to satisfy the clinical situation, maintain the vascular laboratory quality assurance database, and prepare and maintain operational logs. Calibration and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies when needed are also part of the responsibilities. The role may perform therapeutic procedures such as peripheral compression and communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam Upon Hire
Echo Certification
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire OR RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire
Vascular Certification
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire OR RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire
Demonstrated proficiency in cardiac and vascular sonography (echo and duplex), interpretation of findings, ECG recognition, and clinical judgment to identify and escalate critical results
Possess an excellent working knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy/pathology, the cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseases
Working knowledge of vascular arterial and venous anatomy for carotid and peripheral vasculature
Excellent communication skills
Good computer skills
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Related field
1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire

Responsibilities

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.
Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.
Performs diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines.
Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
Reviews test results with interpreting physician.
Conducts vascular laboratory studies in accordance with the vascular laboratory protocols.
Ensures that all vascular laboratory studies are scheduled in an appropriate manner to satisfy the clinical situation.
Maintains the vascular laboratory quality assurance database.
Prepares and maintains operational logs.
Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.
May perform therapeutic procedures such as peripheral compression.
Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.
Performs other duties as assigned.