Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I
League City, TX
Updated: June 10
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent
- Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program
- 0 years of experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
- American Heart Association (BLS)
Any one of the following:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic
Sonography (ARDMS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or Registry eligible and attain certification within one year of hire
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I position works under supervision to complete and assist with a
variety of diagnostic Echocardiography procedures. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I position
delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Echocardiography exam standards and guidelines
established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for acquisition, recording, analysis, presentation and charging of patient
examinations, to include transthoracic and stress procedures.
o Inpatient sonographers responsible for knowledge of and assisting physicians with
transesophageal procedures and maintaining proper sterile techniques.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include,
Hospital/Cardiology Information Systems and Office software.
- Proactive in responding to patient needs and utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and
address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as
appropriate.
- Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards of practice, policies, and
targets/initiatives for quality and safety.
- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety
reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
- Cares for and maintains Echocardiography equipment.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I position works under supervision to complete and assist with avariety of diagnostic Echocardiography procedures. The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I positiondelivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Echocardiography exam standards and guidelinesestablished by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Responsible for acquisition, recording, analysis, presentation and charging of patientexaminations, to include transthoracic and stress procedures.o Inpatient sonographers responsible for knowledge of and assisting physicians withtransesophageal procedures and maintaining proper sterile techniques. - Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include,Hospital/ Cardiology Information Systems and Office software. - Proactive in responding to patient needs and utilizes critical thinking skills to observe andaddress patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, asappropriate. - Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards of practice, policies, andtargets/initiatives for quality and safety. - Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safetyreporting system to improve processes and identify trends. - Cares for and maintains Echocardiography equipment. - Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
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