CV Sonographer - Weekend Nights

Integris Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing echocardiograms and vascular exams, ensuring patient care and safety while maintaining high-quality standards. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values its caregivers. The position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with enhanced benefits, including front-loaded PTO and a competitive retirement match. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% Paid Short-term Disability

Increased Retirement Match

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited sonography program and clinical experience is required.
• Certification by ARDMS or ARRT is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and patient for echocardiography and vascular exams.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA.
• Provide emergent echocardiography services as required.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular Ultrasound

Sonographer Certification

Computer Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Accredited Medical Sonography Training Program

Clinical Experience in Echocardiography

Tools

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a CV Sonographer in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7p-7a, with our Cardiology team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Cardiovascular Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with an advanced understanding of echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. Cardiovascular Sonographers have an in-depth understanding of the cardiovascular system, including anatomy and pathophysiology, to obtain diagnostic images and prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by the Cardiologist. The sonographer often works independently and may be required to take call, work weekends or holidays, as needed, and may be asked to work at alternate sites.

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Cardiovascular Sonographer position include:

• Completion of an accredited medical sonography training program, and clinical experience in echocardiography is required. Experience and training in vascular is recommended.
• Current sonography students qualify if within 60 days of program completion.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• The adult cardiac registry is required within 1 year of hire for all candidates.
• Pediatric echo registry recommended.
• Vascular registry is recommended or required within 2 years of hire depending on location.
• New graduates must be eligible to apply and test for specialty registry upon graduation.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Sonographer core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews patient clinical history and correlative imaging prior to examination.
• Prepares exam room and patient for examination.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures.
• Explains procedure to the patient and communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand.
• Reviews daily exam worklist and prioritizes scanning order by acuity, scheduled time, special need, or equipment availability.
• Assists with the daily operation of the sonography facility including stocking and supply maintenance.
• Provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
• Provides emergent echocardiography or vascular services through on-call rotation and weekends as required at home location.
• Participates in research studies as needed.
• Performs hand hygiene and equipment disinfection between patients.
• Practices standard precautions or the appropriate level of protective equipment based on the patient's infectious disease status.
• The sonographer will be expected to perform exams independently, and the types of sonograms will include the following but vary depending on location:

Performs Echocardiograms:

• Adult Echocardiograms
• Contrast Echocardiograms using ultrasound image enhancement agents
• Echocardiograms using agitated saline studies
• Pediatric and Neonatal Echocardiograms
• Stress Echocardiograms using exercise or pharmacological agents.
• Assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms

Performs Vascular Exams:

• Carotid Duplex
• Upper and Lower Extremity arterial duplex
• Upper and Lower Extremity venous Doppler
• Saphenous Vein mapping
• Pre-Op vein mapping for hemodialysis access
• Post-Op hemodialysis graft assessment
• Venous ablations
• Segmental blood pressure, pulse volume recording (PVR), and photoplethysmography (PPG) exams on the upper and lower extremities.
• Abdominal vascular procedures including Aorta or Renal Duplex

Provides ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures:

• Pericardiocentesis
• Myocardial biopsy
• CV access guidance
• Assists with operative cases:
• TAVR
• Appendage closure device placement
• Mitral clips
• ASD/PFO closure
• Provides sonographic guidance for Advanced Heart Failure:
• Mechanical circulatory support devices
• LVAD
• RVAD
• Impella
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
• Congestive Heart Failure Maintenance
• Heart Transplant management pre and post-operative
• Performs 12 lead EKG
• Performs VO2 Exercise Testing (BMC Only).

EQUIPMENT USE AND MAINTENANCE

• Applies physics and instrumentation principles to dynamically adjust ultrasound equipment and obtain optimal diagnostic images.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Exercises responsibility to limit risk for physical damage to the ultrasound equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment upkeep and notifies appropriate personnel when malfunctions occur.
• Performs high-level disinfection of equipment.

DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

• Reviews examination images via the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and prepares the preliminary report for Cardiologist review.
• Documents exam-related information and procedural charges in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Communicates with the interpreting cardiologist or appropriate caregiver when a critical or urgent need arises.
• Documents any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provides that information to the interpreting physician.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Ensures that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity.
• Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
• Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Follows departmental imaging protocols and, when applicable, complies with requirements of accreditation bodies such as IAC.
• Acquires additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician as necessary.
• Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.
• Assists in the coordination and execution of routine quality assurance actions for ultrasound and departmental equipment.
• Completes required continuing medical education (CME).
• Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role.
• Attends required Q.A. meetings & participates in quality improvement programs.

HEALTH CARE TEAM INTERACTION

• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
• Fosters a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with the education and training of sonography students and new hires.
• Provides sonographic services at other locations as needed.
• Utilizes time management skills and teamwork to maintain a balanced workload. Reports to the departmental Manager or Director.

If applicable, accountable to department lead for shift scheduling, time card corrections, and quality improvement. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Exposed to moveable equipment, patients with contagious diseases, electrical equipment, ionizing radiation, and contamination or infection through accidental needle puncture or exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Occasional exposures to odor, blood, chemical irritation, and a variety of constant interruptions, frequent emergency call back causing erratic working hours and overtime, and works in a darkened room up to 60% of the time.