Echo Vascular Sonographer- JPS Main

Job Title: Echo Vascular Sonographer - JPS Main - Day

Requisition Number: 38839

Employment Type: Full Time

Division: CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Compensation Type: Hourly

Job Category: Allied Health

Hours Worked: M, Tue, Thur, F

Location: John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked: Day

Job Summary: The Echo Cardiovascular Sonographer I-IV performs complex 2-D echocardiography, color flow and echo Doppler procedures, along with performing complex lower and upper venous and arterial procedures, carotid Doppler, and lower segmental pressures on all patients as prescribed by the medical provider.

• Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.
• Assists the Cardiologist or designee along with other staff in stress echocardiography and transesophageal echo procedures.
• Performs complex lower and upper venous and arterial procedures along with lower segmental pressures, carotid doppler and vein mapping.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on exam table and observes during scan under direction of physician. Monitors video display of area being scanned and adjusts density or contrast to improve picture quality. Reviews and evaluates computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Views sonograms, adjusts equipment to obtain images, including color distinctions and distinguishes audible sounds.
• Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in the sonographic procedure in the proper sequence.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacture guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.
• Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System PACS, Electronic Medical Records EMR, and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Ability to work in variable environments and locations.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Job description is not an all inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university, or Graduate from CAAHEP approved Ultrasound school, or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support BLS certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association AHA or American Red Cross ARC by first day of employment is required.
• Current Dual Registry in Echocardiography and Vascular Sonography.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification.
• Renal Doppler Training.
• Pediatric echocardiography.
• Ablation training/knowledge.
• TEE experience/knowledge.
• Segmental pressure experience/knowledge.

Location: 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 United States

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care