Join our team as an evening shift , part -time , Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech in Harker Heights, TX.
Fulf illing your purpose begins here:
People First, Always . Here’s how we take care of our people:
Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .
Your team is bigger than your department:
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute . We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Explains Ultrasound procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
Performs cardiac and vascular Ultrasound procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure. The ability to perform diagnostic Ultrasound procedures desirable.
Assists the physician in performing invasive and biopsy procedures using sterile technique.
Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
Transports patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
Performs quality control on equipment and notifies management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
Enters and retrieves patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), Cardiac Picture Archiving Communication System (CPACS), and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
Orders supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
Ascertains that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Ascertains that patient charges are entered correctly.
Schedules patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
Maintains Ultrasound procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
Maintains effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology and cardiology practices.
Ascertains that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
Ascertains that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Assists in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Graduate of accredited school of ultrasound or on-the-job experience required by the established guidelines of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI).
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) or registry eligible in either OR, Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentials preferred OR, Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) with Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credentials.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Previous employment as a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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