Job Information
Texas Health Resources Cardiac Sonographer in Stephenville, Texas
Cardiac Sonorgapher
Work location: Texas Health Texas Health Stephenville 411 Belknap TX 76401
Work hours: Full Day Days (32 Hours)
Department highlights:
Team based environment with cardiac focus
Excellent patient and staff satisfaction results
Collaborative culture with all departments and Cardiologists
Here’s What You Need
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology preferred
Experience
1 year experience preferably in a hospital setting preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required Or
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
What You Will Do
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing:
Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts techniques parameters appropriately for age related factor
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to adult echocardiography. Adult echocardiography includes, but not limited to, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), echocardiogram with enhancing agents, and stress echocardiogram.
Assists cardiologist with TEE procedures, Stress Echos, and other complex procedures using appropriate techniques
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, makes technique adjustments, or repeats procedures as needed.
Patient Care:
Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patients using two forms of ID
Obtains patient history
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
Professional Accountability and Partnership
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
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