Registered Echo Sonographer – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic

Registered Echo Sonographer – Heart & Vascular Specialists ClinicBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: 1300 West Terrell Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104Work hours Required: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, rotating 8-hour shiftsHours may vary beginning as early as 7:00am and ending as late as 6:00pmCall and weekends required on a rotational basisTravel Required: 50% to surrounding hospitals & clinics (mileage reimbursement provided) Heart & Vascular Specialists Department Highlights:Strong teamwork and collaborationCompassion and empathy to our patients and the TeamJoin an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliableHere’s What You NeedHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (required)Associate Degree Related field (preferred)RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire (required) orRCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire (required)BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support maintained every 2 years and 90 Days Upon Hire (required)Possess an excellent working knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy/pathology, the cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseasesExcellent communication skillsGood computer skillsPossess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Registered Echo Sonographer ProcessWill 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. Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.

Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient. May perform therapeutic procedures. Enters patient information into computer database to record information on video cassette and strip printout of test.

Reviews test results with interpreting physician. 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 employeeBenefits 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. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Entity Highlights:Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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