Cardiovascular Sonographer - three - Onsite Abilene, Texas

Cardiovascular Sonographer - three openings - Onsite Abilene, Texas

As a Cardiovascular Sonographer, you'll be an essential part of our caring team, using your expertise to capture clear, detailed heart images. Your gentle approach and technical prowess combine to help the medical team better understand cardiovascular health. You'll enjoy creating a comforting, supportive environment for patients while playing a pivotal role in their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities

• Welcome each patient with a warm smile while explaining the procedure clearly to ensure their comfort.

• Operate ultrasound equipment with care to capture precise, high-quality images of the heart and blood vessels.

• Collaborate closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to share findings and insights.

• Monitor patients during exams, adjusting techniques as needed for optimum safety and comfort.

• Keep the ultrasound room and equipment meticulously clean to support a safe clinical environment.

• Continuously update your skills and knowledge to deliver the best care possible.

JOB SUMMARY

• Directs and coordinates office services and related activities.

• Interacts with physicians and physician offices and Centralized Scheduling.

• Generates preliminary reports for physician interpretation. Reviews physician reports; charts and charges procedures electronically. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Effectively interacts with patient and significant others; while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with Cardiologists and referring physicians according to applicable departmental policies regarding critical findings.

• Exhibits excellent critical thinking skills. Interacts with managers to discuss significant findings; clinical situations; workflow status and equipment malfunctions.

• Often works without direct supervision and must have outstanding work ethics and integrity.

• Must be registered in both Adult Cardiac and Vascular Sonography by ARDMS or CCI. Must acquire CMEs as required by professional registries.

• Performs non-ultrasound tests including stress tests; ambulatory cardiac monitoring; EKG’s.

• Collaborates with outlying medical facilities to provide cardiac monitoring services.

• Passion for helping others through precise imaging and detailed care.

• Strong foundation in cardiovascular anatomy paired with keen technical skills.

• Experience operating ultrasound equipment with confidence and care.

• A friendly communicator who makes patients feel at ease during procedures.

• Committed to continuous learning in evolving cardiovascular technologies.

• Detail-oriented approach ensuring accurate diagnostics every time.

• A team player who brings positive energy and empathy to the clinical setting.

• RDCS or RCS in adult echo and RVT or RVS in vascular ultrasound or one of these in combination with another ultrasound registry; i.e. general.

• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.

• Supervisory skills including ability to teach and train.

• No Visas.

Required Skills;
Knowledge; and Abilities

• Perform all diagnostic cardiovascular procedures that are available in Non-Invasive Cardiology.

• Master use of all equipment including ultrasound systems; PVR; BP monitors and computer systems.

• Attends required training programs and staff meetings and completes computer-based learning lessons.