
Sonographer Job in Texarkana, Texas
Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Imaging Ultrasound - Full Time
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Sonographer
Location:Texarkana, Texas, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Summary:
The Job requires considerable technical ability, experience, and judgment to perform cardiovascular ultrasound and evaluate the quality of data for Cardiologist interpretation. Must have substantial knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease, dynamics of blood flow, Doppler, and color flow imaging techniques. Expected to have a detailed understanding of ultrasound instrumentation, cardiovascular physiology and pathology, hemodynamics, and the ability to relate these findings into clinically meaningful data.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- Performs diagnostic exams including but not restricted to Echocardiography, TEE, Holter monitoring 2D/M-Mode, and color Doppler.
- Performs echocardiograms by using ultrasound equipment and captures images of a patient's heart to assess its structure and function.
- Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure, positioning patients, and applying ultrasound gel for optimal image acquisition.
- Maintain equipment by ensuring the proper functioning of ultrasound machines and probes through cleaning, disinfection, and reporting any malfunctions.
- Document patient information by recording exam details, measurements, and observations for physician interpretation.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team by assisting physicians and nurses in performing echocardiograms and discussing findings to contribute to patient care plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma
Experience
- 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (DCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS or CCI.
- BLS required.
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.
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