What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer II - Pediatrics position at UTMB Health?
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent
- Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program
- 3 years of experience in Echo Sonography
- American Heart Association (BLS)
- American Heart Association (ACLS)
- Any one of the following:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-PE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS)
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Job Summary:
The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer II position works independently to complete a variety of routine diagnostic Echocardiography procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with routine diagnostic and advanced Echocardiography procedures. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer II position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Echocardiography exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position serves as a mentor and trainer to students, new hires, and fellows.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CCI - RCCS (registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer) Pedi and RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) Adult
OR
- ARDMS - RDCS-PE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer- Pediatric Echocardiography) and RDCS-AE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer- Adult Echocardiography)
Job Duties:
- Responsible for acquisition, analysis, presentation and charging of patient examinations, to include transthoracic, stress, may also include interventional and echo stress.
- Inpatient sonographers responsible for knowledge of and assisting physicians with transesophageal procedures, minor interventional procedures and maintaining proper sterile techniques.
- Optimizes protocols to provide high quality patient care, images, and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation and technical factors.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Cardiology Information Systems and Office software.
- Proactive in responding to patient needs and utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.
- Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards of practice, policies, and targets/initiatives for quality and safety.
- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
- Cares for and maintains Echocardiography equipment.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.
- Serves as a mentor and trainer to students, new hires, and physicians.
Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Primary Clinic Location is Webster but also covers Galveston PCP clinic one day per week and when needed for daily consults.
Travel/Floating: Position covers both inpatient and outpatient Pediatric Echo in Galveston and Webster. Supports Clear Lake Clinic/Clear Lake Hospital and PCP Clinic/John Sealy Hospital/Shriners Hospital
Night/Weekend/On-Call Coverage: Position requires alternating 24/7 call for 7 days at a time. During call, the position supports needs at both Clear Lake Hospital in Webster, John Sealy Hospital, and Shriners in Galveston
Equal Employment Opportunity
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