PRN Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer - Heart & Vascular Specialists

PRN Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer – Vascular Surgical Specialists Fast-paced, high-volume clinic is looking for top skilled Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: PRN - As Needed; Monday-Friday Travel: 50% to surrounding clinics as needed Position Highlights Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) is a not-for-profit physician organization with more than 250 locations and 800 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality care in clinics and medical offices throughout North Texas.Here’s What You Need

Associates Degree Related field (preferred)

1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory (preferred)

Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam Upon Hire (required)

Echo Certification (required)

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire (required) OR

RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire (required) AND

Vascular Certification (required)

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire (required) OR

RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire (required)

A successful Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer will

possess an excellent working knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy/pathology, the cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseases

working knowledge of vascular arterial and venous anatomy for carotid and peripheral vasculature

excellent communication skills

good computer skills

possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer Process

Will produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.

Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.

Performs diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines.

Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.

Reviews test results with interpreting physician.

Conducts vascular laboratory studies in accordance with the vascular laboratory protocols.

Ensures that all vascular laboratory studies are scheduled in an appropriate manner to satisfy the clinical situation.

Maintains the vascular laboratory quality assurance database.

Prepares and maintains operational logs.

Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.

May perform therapeutic procedures such as peripheral compression.

Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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