Ultrasound Technologist - $33-48 per hour
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist
for a job in Irving, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
JOB SUMMARYThe Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced
cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such
as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress, used to diagnose and
assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing
equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reading the
images, report findings, analyzing patient clinical history in
order to identify the purpose of the examination, framing the
clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and
expanding the examination as necessary to answer the clinical
questions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms basic to
advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of
equipment and techniques, and makes the necessary measurements
required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality
results.Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends
the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard
techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive
cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and
function.May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating
rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in
proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.Assists
in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist,
calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.Prepare
patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the
patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent
laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain
comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the
probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the
echocardiogram.Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of
the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all
malfunctions as appropriate.Acts as a resource to other staff,
physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures
and studies to optimize patient care.Works closely with cardiac
sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality
processes and protocols, and assists with ICAEL accreditation
activities as delegated.Implements protocols as new technology
evolves, and ensures implementation and adherence to system
echocardiography standards.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSEducation &
Experience requirements (must meet one of the following):-
Associates degree in Cardiac Sonography from CAAHEP accredited
program, or- US military sonographer training program equivalent to
an Associate?s degree, or- Two (2) years of related sonography
experience.Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic
principles, instrumentation and techniques.Knowledge of cardiac
anatomy and physiology.Ability explaining the purpose of the
echocardiographic examination to the patient and answering
patients' questions.Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for
each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.Knowledge of
proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and
privacy.Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other
sonographers, physicians, and nurses.Knowledge of medical
terminology.Skilled utilization of computers and medical
equipment.BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits-
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition
Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION -
Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum
qualification- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience-
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - --------------Basic Life
Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or
transfer.--------------Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg
Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Sonographe
(RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Must have one of the
following within 6 months of hire/transfer:RDCS or RVT through
ARDMS or RVS or RCS through CCI.Recruiter: Demetrius BaileyBaylor
Scott and White Job ID #23001446. Pay package is based on 8 hour
shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job
title: Cardiac Sonographer 2About Baylor Scott & White HealthBaylor
Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care
system in the state of Texas.Benefits
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