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Echo Sonographer PRNAre you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and the opportunity to work with a collaborative team? We’re looking for a qualified Echo Sonographer PRN like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health HEB 1600 Hospital Parkway TX 76022
Department: Noninvasive Cardiology
Work hours: PRN- Rotating shifts and schedules between 6:00a-4:30p
Salary range: $33.49/hr to Max. $47.01/hr – based on relevant experience
At Texas Health HEB we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 296-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding areas.And talk about award winning. Texas Health HEB is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center and a designated Baby Friendly facility. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.Qualifications - ExternalQualificationsH.S. Diploma or Equivalent RequiredAssociate's Degree-Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology PreferredExperience1 Year experience preferably in a hospital setting PreferredLicenses and CertificationsRDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire Required OrRCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire Required AndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly RequiredPosition ResponsibilitiesThe Echo Sonographer is primarily responsible for performing imaging procedures, assisting cardiologist with TEE procedures, Stress Echos, and other complex procedures using appropriate techniques. It is imperative that this person maintains attention to detail and they will also Process and manipulate images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing:Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
Adjusts techniques parameters appropriately for age related factor.
Assists cardiologist with TEE procedures, Stress Echos, and other complex procedures using appropriate techniques.
Maintains attention to details.
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. Correctly maintains images on various electronic media, exports studies to physician reading station and maintains image data files.
Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling, Cardiovascular Services, physicians and other modalities, doctor office and nurses.
Performs EKGs as requested by department.
Patient Care:Assesses and recognizes the patient emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
Prepares room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies).
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patients using two forms of ID
Obtains patient history
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices and monitors patients during imaging
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patients
Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.
Equipment Operation and MaintenanceAdjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
Stocks supplies
Exchanges and maintains radiology film badges
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.
Professional Accountability and PartnershipMaintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings and checks email
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
Performs assignments deemed necessary by supervisor. Why Texas Health
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR 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 ForbesA “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®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 .Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Full-time