Cardiac Vascular Sonographer PRN

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Cardiac Vascular Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures in a fast-paced department. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, relevant certifications, and experience in patient care. The role offers top-notch benefits in a supportive team environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and personal growth opportunities. Interested candidates can email their inquiries to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Pediatric echo experience is preferred.
• RDCS and RCS certifications required initially, with BCLS certification prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients before exams.
• Positions patients correctly for imaging.
• Assesses patients' various conditions.
• Prepares examination rooms.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Technical skills in ultrasound

Emotional support for patients

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in ultrasound technology

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Cardiac Vascular Sonographer PRN

Location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

Hours: PRN (As Needed)

Department Highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Fast paced department averaging 200 patients/day (radiology as a whole)
• Full service department includes CT, Nuclear Medicine, Xray (portables, Fluoro, Surgery), Ultrasound, MRI, Echo, Mammo
• We operate on Lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
• Highly engaged Radiology management

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
• Pediatric echo experience is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RDCS- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required
• 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

Patient Care

• Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
• Prepares room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies).

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Performs assignments deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional Perks Of Being a Cardiac Sonographer

• You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

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