Echo/PV Sonographer - COL

Azspineandjoint; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Orientation

Advancement opportunities

Career ladder

Perks program

Family atmosphere

Multi-unit training

Free CEUs

Job summary

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital in Lubbock, TX seeks an Echo/PV Sonographer to join our dedicated team. You'll position patients, operate ultrasound equipment, ensure safety and confidentiality, and coordinate exams with physicians.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and maintaining licensure. Successful completion of an accredited registry course is required (RDMS/RDCS; RVT for vascular studies).

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited course for national and/or state registry.
• RDMS or RDCS registration is required for performing general ultrasound and echocardiograms without direct supervision of a registered technologist.
• RVT is required to perform vascular studies without direct supervision of a registered technologist.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and adjust equipment for each procedure.
• Follow prescribed safety standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Scrub uniforms and maintain professional appearance.
• Complete forms for each study and coordinate with the requesting physician.
• Report any mechanical or system problems to the Director or Clinic Administrator.
• Demonstrate initiative and maintain a professional demeanor with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Respond to incidents within 24 hours with proper documentation.
• Follow department policies for each exam performed.

Education

RDMS/RDCS registration, required for general ultrasound and echocardiograms

RVT required for vascular studies

Job description

Are you looking to be one of the team? To be part of the family and not just another number? Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key?

We value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here. Many have been with us from the very beginning. Because we’re physician-owned, we understand the value of having a well-trained, well-resourced staff. When it comes to procedural healthcare, experience matters.

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for our employees!

• Great Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO & 401K
• Individually Tailored 6-12 Week Orientation
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Career Ladder for RNs, LVNs, & CSTs
• Consumer discounts through Perks
• Family Atmosphere
• Opportunity for Multi-Unit Training
• Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system

We are looking for a dedicated Echo/PV Sonographer like you to join our Lubbock Heart team.

What You Will do in this Role:

• Report to workstation on time and as scheduled and remains at workstation until relieved for lunch or end of shift.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for each procedure.
• Follow prescribed safety standards.
• Follow confidentiality standards.
• Scrub uniforms, clean and pressed, will be worn at all times when on duty unless otherwise directed by the Clinic Administrator
• Complete all necessary forms for each study conducted and coordinates each study with the requesting physician or in their absence, follows instructions on the request form/transmission and checks each order against the physician’s order prior to beginning the exam.
• Follow Lubbock Heart Hospital policies for time and attendance recording.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality control projects as assigned.
• Follow departmental policies and protocols for each exam performed.
• Maintain licensure and/or certification(s) for all modalities assigned.
• Report any mechanical or system problems to the Director or Clinic Administrator.
• Demonstrate initiative in their work habits while maintaining a professional demeanor with all hospital staff, guests, visitors, patients and physicians.
• Be aware of incident occurrences within their work area and reports within twenty-four (24) hours to their supervisor using the proper form(s).
• Handles patient complaints in accordance with Lubbock Heart Hospital policy.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Successful completion of an accredited course for national and/or state registry.
• RDMS or RDCS registration is required for performing general ultrasound and echocardiograms without the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
• RVT is required to perform vascular studies without the direct supervision of a registered technologist.

Your Shift: Full Time Days with PRN On-Call at LHSH

LHSH Incentives

• Flexible Scheduling
• No mandatory overtime

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients. We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery. We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds spread over three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms. We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families, physicians, and our employees.

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