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Baylor Scott & White Health · 2 weeks ago

Echo Tech PRN

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers individuals to live well. The Echo Tech PRN performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services, including transthoracic and transesophageal tests, to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities while preparing patients and equipment for procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures and obtain their clinical history. Include cardiac-related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data. Adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms. This helps reduce the chance of incorrect clinical interpretation

Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high-quality results

Identify and define cardiac abnormalities. Extend the examination scope as needed. Deviate from standard techniques when necessary. Correlate invasive and noninvasive cardiac test results with cardiac anatomy and function

May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies. This aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors

Assist in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizing probe

Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate

Act as a resource to other staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care

Work closely with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols. Assist with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated

Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system echocardiography standards

Qualification

Cardiac sonography experienceRegistered Cardiac SonographerTransesophageal echocardiographyBasic Life Support (BLS)Cardiac anatomyMedical terminologyInfection control knowledgeEffective communication

Required

Echo – cardiac sonography experience required

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following at time of hire/transfer: RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI) or RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)