Cardiac Sonographer II
- Round Rock, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Schedule: Full-time 5 days a week – 8 hour day shifts, Monday-FridayAbout UsHere at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
- 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.
- Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients' questions.
- Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examination.
- 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.
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI)
- RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).