Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc.; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Inc. in Muskogee, Oklahoma is seeking a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to provide high-quality imaging and measurements for cardiology diagnoses and treatments.

The role requires independence, critical thinking, and effective communication with surgeons, physicians, and health care staff. On-site responsibilities include assisting with complex procedures across OR, Hybrid, and Cath labs, focusing on patient safety and QA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is strongly preferred.
• RDCS or RVT from ARDMS OR RCS or RVS from CCI certification listed/available.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound including TEE and stress echo.
• Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operates equipment to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings.
• Notifies reading physician of abnormal results and reports findings to the cardiologist.

Skills

Independent worker

Critical thinking

Communication with medical staff

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Full Time Days Shift: Mon-Fri, 8am-430pm

Sign on Bonus: $15,000 for 2-year work agreement

Job Summary

Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that results in providing the cardiologist with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures in order for the physician to provide accurate diagnosis. Provides 'immediate feedback' with preliminary reports of critical results to the nurses and physicians in the health system is critical for life saving treatment intervention. Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks including procedures in the (OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab and CAD) to include TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), SAVR (Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement), Tandem heart, Lariet procedures and pseudoaneurysm compression.

Minimum Education

Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program strongly preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Either a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Ability to utilize excellent communicate with surgeons, physicians, and other health care staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results. Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs adequately adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures including TEE and stress echo and/or can perform either adult and/or pediatric cardiac procedures and perform peripheral vascular procedures including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler.
• Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking system.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to reading physician, as well as evaluating and reporting findings to the cardiologist.
• Assist the physician with studies and aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks including Procedures in the (OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab and CAD) to include TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), SAVR (Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement), Tandem heart, Lariet procedures and pseudoaneurysm compression.
• Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.
• Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking process.
• Documents accurately and efficiently all procedural data necessary.
• Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently/accurately.
• Documents consistently and accurately in patient chart.
• Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency.
• Anticipates needs in equipment and supplies.
• Uses resources wisely to assist in cost containment.
• Able to schedule patients in an efficient manner.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities.
• Maintains current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the 2 specialty practices.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development.
• Maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards.
• Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process.
• Modifies behavior/performance to meet changing hospital/departmental goals.
• Complies with departmental and hospital policies.
• Maintains clean environment.
• Practices infection control.
• Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Location

Non Invasive Cardiology - Muskogee Campus Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

Safety Sensitive Position Information

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

EEO Statement

EEO Protected Veterans/Disability

About the Health System

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.