AA*-Cardiovascular Sonographer Job at Texas Health Huguley FWS in Orange City

Overview

AA** Cardiovascular Sonographer (25036856)

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: 1055 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, 32763

Responsibilities

• The Cardiovascular Sonographer performs all high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams per registry and in accordance with department protocols.
• Assist physicians with interventional procedures such as but not limited to transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
• The Cardiovascular Sonographer is knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the department.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all.

The value you’ll bring to the team

• Demonstrates AdventHealth’s Core Values of Quality and Service Excellence, Community Wellbeing, High Ethical Standards, Stewardship, and Inclusiveness as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe, accurate and effective procedures on patients.
• Acquires knowledge and skills through training, in-service, continuing education and/or experience; learns and adapts to new technologies and protocols and helps develop coworker and student knowledge and competency.
• Utilizes knowledge of cardiac and peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology.
• Performs routine and complex studies, in addition to assisting with a variety of imaging procedures.
• Must be able to perform/function with little or no supervision.
• Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habits and/or NPO prep status as observed by Cardiologists, Ultrasound Educator, and Manager.
• Follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual.
• Uses two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam.
• Performs, properly documents, and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental policy.
• Adapts procedures to each patient’s medical situation and obtains all available necessary information for proper interpretation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains professional relationships with all customers; communicates with patients and family members appropriate to age and understanding.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Cardiovascular Sonography
• OR Accredited Graduate of Sonographer Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Must hold a minimum of one of the following registrations: American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/RVT) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS/RVS)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Operating Unit: AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Primary Location / Work Locations: ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL 1055 SAXON BLVD Orange City 32763