South Texas Health System ยท 4 weeks ago
Echo Tech FT 3-11
McAllen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSouth Texas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer responsible for independently operating sonography equipment and performing diagnostic examinations. The role includes maintaining daily operations of the cardiology department and assisting physicians during echocardiography procedures.
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Responsibilities
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic echocardiogram examinations
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the echocardiogram examination to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the cardiac sonographer's care
Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
Maintains ultrasound equipment, work area and adequate supplies
Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Performs all requested examinations as ordered by the physician
Prepares exam and report for final physician interpretation and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures
Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the area/department
Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
Provides in-service education team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Bachelor or Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology
2 years experience in Echocardiography
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
RDCS certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's (ARDMS) or RCS certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
New hires may also be registry eligible and must obtain certification within the first year of hire
Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs
Ability to effectively operate transthoracic and tranesophageal sonographic equipment
Ability to evaluate an echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
Ability to integrate an echocardiogram, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each echocardiogram performed
Ability to recognize cardiovascular disease or abnormalities
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of examinations and patient's needs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
Ability to follow established departmental procedures
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
Preferred
At least 2 years experience in performing echocardiography studies is desirable
Bilingual (English, Spanish) status is desirable
Company
South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessica Becker
Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Guajardo
Chief Financial Officer
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