Sonographer PRN Cardiology
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion. - -Primary Purpose -Operates ultrasound equipment used to
produce quality routine and fairly complex diagnostic scans
toensure optimal patient care. -Minimum Specifications
-Education--- Must have successfully completed an allied health
education program in Cardiac ultrasound.Accreditation required
within six (6) months after hire. -Experience--- A minimum of one
year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital setting is
preferred. -Equivalent Education and/or Experience--- A minimum of
one year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital clinical
setting, OR--- Successful completion of an allied health education
program in Cardiac ultrasound. Accreditationrequired within six (6)
months after hire. -Certification/Registration/Licensure--- Cardiac
sonographers should be registered as a Sonographer by the American
Registry forDiagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI)with current active status at the
time of hire or must obtain within 6 (six) months of employment.
---- Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course
completion card prior to hire and/orplacement in job from one of
the following: ---- American Heart Association--- American Red
Cross Rescuer--- Military Training Network - -Skills or Special
Abilities--- Must be able to operate various types of ultrasound
equipment used in performing procedures.--- Must be able to
communicate effectively.--- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge
of both normal and abnormal anatomy.--- Must be able to demonstrate
patient centered/patient valued behaviors. -Responsibilities1.
Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce fairly complex
diagnostic scans to ensureoptimal patient care.2. Evaluates and
verifies the image quality according to PHHS standards to ensure
the observanceof quality control protocol.3. Reviews and interprets
intermediate/complex exams with attending physician to determine
ifadditional procedures are required.4. Determines equipment needs
for fairly complex examinations to ensure the availability of
neededsupplies.5. Identifies and distinguishes appropriate modality
of cardiac ultrasound including motion mode,Doppler, two
dimensional and color flow and operates ultrasound to ensure the
most effectivesonographic records.6. Maintains and performs
intermediate troubleshooting of ultrasound equipment and
informssupervisor as needed to ensure maximum availability of
operable equipment.7. Inspects, cleans, and prepares exam rooms
after each patient to ensure the efficiency of patientflow within
the area.8. Completes, logs, and distributes billing reports to
appropriate individuals to ensure the accuracy ofpatient charges.9.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
(internal as well as external)satisfaction. Makes recommendations
to supervisor, implements and monitors results asappropriate in
support of the overall goals and mission of the PHHS.10.
Participates in various research studies regarding intermediate
sonographic procedures with othermedical staff to ensure improved
information sharing.11. Provides clinical instructions for new
physicians and fellows in the area regarding sonographicpractices
and procedures to ensure the competency of all health care
providers. Assists residentsin obtaining diagnostic images as
necessary. Serves as a resource for new staff as needed.12. Stays
abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in
Sonography by attendingseminars and workshops, reading professional
journals, actively participating in professionalorganizations, and
maintaining certification, and integrates this knowledge as
appropriate into thejob. Responsible for training and supervising
assigned students as needed.13. Maintains a positive working
relationship and serves as a resource person for physicians,
othersonographers, students, and patients to ensure an efficient
flow of patient information.14. Maintains a knowledge of applicable
rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines, that impactthe
Sonography area. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicablestate/federal laws, and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state,
andprivate health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to
ensure proper understanding.Job AccountabilitiesJob
Accountabilities1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and
improve customer satisfaction. Makesrecommendations to supervisor,
implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of
theoverall goals of the department and Parkland.2. Stays abreast of
the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by
attendingseminars/workshops, reading professional journals,
actively participating in professionalorganizations, and/or
maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained
intocurrent work practices.3. Maintains knowledge of applicable
rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact
thearea. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote
adherence with applicable laws,accreditation agency requirements,
and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice
andguidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.Parkland
Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age
(40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, disability, national origin, marital status, political
belief, or veteran status. -As part of our commitment to our
patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and
smoke-free campus.
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