Registered Vascular/Cardiac Sonographer

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) 

 

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

Working knowledge of vascular diseases and arterial and venous anatomy for carotid and peripheral vasculature testing

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 by following IAC guidelines.

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 abdominal Aorta studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following IAC 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. 

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 employee

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.

 

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. 

 

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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