CV Sonographer-Pool

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Brownwood (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking a CV Sonographer to perform diagnostic cardiovascular examinations. Responsibilities include generating reports for physician interpretation and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a high school diploma and appropriate registrations. This is a full-time entry-level role in the health care industry with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

1 year on the job training or graduate of accredited ultrasound school.
Registered in Adult Cardiac or Vascular Sonography by ARDMS or CCI.
Must acquire CMEs as required.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiovascular examinations per physician orders.
Generate preliminary reports for physician interpretation.
Collaborate with other professionals for patient care.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Interact with Cardiologists and referring physicians regarding critical findings.
Interact with team leaders and managers to discuss significant findings, workflow status, and equipment malfunctions.
Be available for on-call status after normal hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Cardiovascular ultrasound procedures

Equipment mastery (ultrasound systems, PVR, BP monitors)

Communication with patients

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

High School Diploma

1 year on the job training or graduate of accredited ultrasound school

RDCS or RCS in adult echo or RVT or RVS in vascular ultrasound (Completed within 1 year of hire date)

Tools

Ultrasound systems

PVR

BP monitors

Computer systems

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Job Summary

The CV Sonographer performs diagnostic cardiovascular examinations per physician orders and according to department protocols. Generates preliminary reports for physician interpretation. Reviews physician reports, charts and charges procedures electronically. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care. Effectively interacts with patient and their significant others and family members, while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with Cardiologists and referring physicians according to applicable departmental policies regarding critical findings. Interacts with team leaders and managers to discuss significant findings, clinical situations, workflow status and equipment malfunctions. Often works without direct supervision and must have outstanding work ethics and integrity. Must be registered in either Adult Cardiac or Vascular Sonography by ARDMS or CCI. Must acquire CMEs as required by professional registries and by national lab accreditation. Is expected to be dependable and responsible and to comply with all personnel policies set forth by Hendrick policy.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Minimum Work Experience
1 year on the job training or graduate of accredited ultrasound school.
Required Licenses/Certifications
RDCS or RCS in adult echo or RVT or RVS in vascular ultrasound (Completed within 1 year of hire date)
CPR
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Perform all cardiovascular ultrasound procedures that are available in Non-Invasive Cardiology.
Master use of all equipment including ultrasound systems, PVR, BP monitors and computer systems.
Attends all required training programs and staff meetings and completes computer based learning lessons.
Must be available for on-call status, as scheduled, after normal operating hours, on weekends and holidays.