Cardiac Vascular Sonographer PRN

About This Role

Serve as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer within the Radiology Department, performing imaging procedures and providing patient care, while operating and maintaining sonography equipment within Texas Health Denton.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian/family member prior to exam
• Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Prepare room for examination (i.e., suction, oxygen, supplies)
• Adjust technical factors for equipment
• Operate, care for and maintain sonography equipment
• Maintain and enhance technical skills and technology advancement
• Perform assignments deemed necessary by supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology preferred
• 1 year experience preferably in a hospital setting, pediatric echo experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology
• 1 year experience preferably in a hospital setting
• Pediatric echo experience

Benefits

Certifications