Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist – RDCS Certified

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks an ultrasound professional to operate equipment for routine and complex diagnostic scans in the cardiology area. The role requires completion of an 18-month allied health education program in cardiac ultrasound and RDCS/RCS certification, with a preference for JRCDMS-accredited graduates.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate image acquisition, and collaboration with physicians to determine additional procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed 18-month allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound.
• Preference for JRCDMS-accredited ultrasound program graduates.
• Alternative: 18-month allied health education program in Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform fairly complex diagnostic scans.
• Evaluates image quality according to PHHS standards and quality control.
• Reviews/ interprets intermediate/complex exams with attending physician.
• Determines equipment needs for fairly complex examinations.
• Identifies modality of cardiac ultrasound (motion mode, Doppler, 2D, color flow).
• Maintains and troubleshoots ultrasound equipment; informs supervisor as needed.
• Prepares exam rooms after each patient to ensure efficient workflow.
• Completes billing reports to ensure accuracy of charges.
• Suggests improvements to work processes and customer satisfaction.
• Provides clinical instructions to new physicians and fellows; trains students.

Skills

Ultrasound operation

Effective communication

Anatomy knowledge

Patient-centered care

Education

18-month allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound

JRCDMS-accredited ultrasound program (preferred)

18-month allied health education program in Ultrasound

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks an ultrasound professional to operate equipment for routine and complex diagnostic scans in the cardiology area. The role requires completion of an 18-month allied health education program in cardiac ultrasound and RDCS/RCS certification, with a preference for JRCDMS-accredited graduates.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate image acquisition, and collaboration with physicians to determine additional procedures.