Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Vascular

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound studies, providing immediate feedback and preliminary reports to the cardiovascular team.

This role supports complex procedures in the OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab, and CAD, including TAVR and related surgeries. Applicants should have an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography education and ARDMS/CCI credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct technique and judgment in advanced cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs cardiac and vascular ultrasound studies including TEE and stress echo for adults and/or pediatrics.
• Reviews patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and transducers to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings.
• Notifies reading physician of abnormal results and communicates findings to cardiology team.
• Assists the physician with complex procedures in OR, Hybrid, Cath lab and CAD (e.g., TAVR, SAVR, Tandem Heart, ligature/pseudoaneurysm compression).
• Maintains documentation and data integrity; contributes to departmental QA and cost containment.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Communication with surgeons/physicians

On-call availability after hours

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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. Experience in vascular- venous insufficiency required. Full Time days shift: M-F, 8am-430pm, No call. Sign on Bonus: $15,000 with 2-year work agreement.

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.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Is 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.

Decision Making

Independent judgement in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

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.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Location

Non Invasive Cardiology - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

Safety

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability 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.