Vascular Cardiac Sonographer - Vascular Lab

Company: Texas Health Resources
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Vascular Cardiac Sonographer

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We're looking for qualified Vascular Cardiac Sonographer PRN like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

* Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
* Work environment: Vascular Lab
* Work hours: PRN: As Needed; Rotating

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (THD) has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. If you're looking for cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services, and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services. And did we mention our awards? Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We're a top-notch choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award-winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications

* H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
* Associate's Degree accredited school of ultrasound technology Preferred
* No experience required
* 1 Year prior experience preferred
* RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire required Or
* RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire required Or
* RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire required Or
* RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist Upon Hire required And
* BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
* Performs Echocardiography which includes: Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), and Stress Echocardiograms (treadmill and pharmacological), Carotid/Arterial/Venous duplex studies
* Good communication and excellent customer service

Position Responsibilities THD Vascular Cardiac Sonographer will perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Vascular Cardiac Sonographer will:

* Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam
* Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to adult echocardiography. Adult echocardiography includes, but not limited to, transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), stress echocardiogram (treadmill and pharmacological) and echocardiogram with echo enhancing agents.
* Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to vascular ultrasound. Vascular ultrasound may include but not limited to, upper extremity arterial (UEA), upper extremity venous (UEV), lower extremity arterial (LEA), lower extremity venous (LEV), carotid (CAS), abdominal aortic (AA), ABI/segmental pressure, venous reflux, and vein mapping.
* Conveys appropriate, relevant information to physicians and other health care providers, communicates effectively
* Conveys appropriate, relevant information to physicians and other health care providers, communicates effectively
* Correctly maintains images on various electronic media, exports studies to physician reading station and maintains image data files
* Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices and monitors patients during imaging
* Operates, cares for, and maintains equipment
* Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.
* Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

Why Texas Health as a Texas Health Dallas Vascular Cardiac Sonographer, you'll enjoy 401(k) with match, and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy.At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THD a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

* 2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" (7th year in a row)
* Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
* "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
* A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work
* Voted by Fort Worth Child Magazine as the "Best Place to Have a Baby in Fort Worth

Additional perks of being a Vascular Cardiac Sonographer

* Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
* Positively impact patients' quality of life
* Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
* Enjoy opportunities for growth

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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