Cardiac Sonographer, Park Cities, 10K Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UTSW employee benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to support comprehensive echocardiography services in the Heart Lung Vasc department. The role requires ARDMS registry in adult echocardiography or an accredited program with supervised clinical experience.

You will perform cardiac ultrasound studies, ensure patient safety, and maintain accurate records. Daytime schedule with full-time status; salary commensurate with experience and sign-on bonus of 10k may apply.

Qualifications

Education: ARDMS registry in Adult Echocardiography or completion of an accredited echocardiography program with didactic and supervised clinical experience.
Licenses/Certifications: ARDMS or CMA credentialing; BLS; pass hire exam within one year of employment.
Preferred: Cardiovascular sonography experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing.
Reviews patient chart for history/diagnosis relevant to echo study.
Positions patient and uses appropriate transducers to obtain quality images.
Records measurements and performs calculations; enters patient data correctly.
Performs ultrasound procedures including Cardiac Doppler, Color Flow, 2D Echo, TEE, and stress echo.
Ensures optimal image quality and notifies physician of status changes when needed.
Archives studies and maintains equipment and patient privacy.
Maintains thorough documentation; adheres to department procedures.

Skills

ARDMS registry

Echocardiography

Ultrasound basics

Education

CAAHEP CMA accredited Echocardiography program

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Cardiac Sonogrpaher, $10K Sign On Bonus

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Current ARDMS registry in Adult Echocardiography -or- Successful completion of an ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program which includes verified didactic & supervised clinical experience in Echocardiography. These programs should be accredited by either the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Candian Medical Association (CMA).
Licenses and Certifications These programs should be accredited by either the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or (CMA) CERT MEDICAL ASSISTANT and (ARDMS) AMER REGIS DIAG MED SONO New hires will be required to pass the ARDMS Upon Hire or (CCI) CREDENTIALNG CARDIOVASCLR INTL credentialing exam within one year of employment Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Preferred

Experience

Job Duties

1 year cardiovascular sonography experience preferred.

Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing process. Checks computer for new orders, reviews physician's orders on patient's chart. Identifies patients via two methods. Explains procedure to be done. Protects patient's privacy. Notifies Transport in a timely fashion, if unavailable, tech will transport patient.
Reviews patient chart to include patient's history and clinical diagnosis. Recognizes significant clinical information and historical facts, which may affect the echo study, from patient interview and medical record.
Positions patient to optimize quality of test results. Utilizes appropriate transducers/equipment as required during performance of procedure. Watches the patient for signs or symptoms of possible complications and/or other intolerances. Promptly notifies nurse/physician of changes in patient status.
Records all measurements. Does mathematical calculations accurately; calculates mathematical and algebraic functions. Enters correct patient information.
Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform ultrasound procedures including but not limited to Cardiac Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Two Dimensional Echo, Tran esophageal Echo, pharmacological echo studies, stress echo. Learns new modalities as they become available.
Provides best image quality within the limitations imposed by available resources. Delineates normal and abnormal anatomic structures, physiology and hemodynamics. Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting physician or other appropriate physician.
Archives and retrieves studies. Provides proper care and use of digital echo system, including all transducers and probes, according to manufacturers suggestions. Checks bi-weekly to ensure that all studies have been read and finalized, notifying the reading cardiologist and the Medical Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology of delinquent reports. Troubleshoots minor problems and contacts appropriate HIS coordinator for system problems.
Logs all procedures for charging purposes, and ensures that the Cardiology Office receives log prior to the end of the day.
Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
Effective patient/family advocate. Responds to patient's and/or patients family's complaints in an appropriate and effective manner. Reports complaints to the Manager or their designee in a timely manner. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work related problems.
Participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and attends 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
Works cooperatively with all staff and supports staff new to the environment.
Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subjects research records.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Clinical

Organization

869530 - Heart Lung Vasc Svc Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job