Job Description

At Houston Methodist the Echo Sonographer II position is an experienced and fully competent sonographer who performs a variety of routine to complex echocardiograms including but not limited to Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE with Color Spectral Doppler and 2D imaging Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE Plain Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram TTE with bubbles TTE with Contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging for both inpatient and outpatient studies. This position provides additional support for pharmacologic and exercise stress procedures Holter testing EKG and/or cardiac event monitoring as well as advanced procedures when needed (i.e. TAVR). The Echo Sonographer II position locates evaluates and records pertinent anatomical pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. This position transmits exam to compatible DICOM storage applications process preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician. The Echo Sonographer II position actively participates in unitbased or system quality and compliance initiatives. This job requires availability to be on call.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

• Assists with training new staff members and mentoring clinical students to help build confidence in skills knowledge and abilities.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs cardiac echo studies while ensuring precise and accurate data is transmitted for physician completion. Provides additional support for pharmacologic and exercise stress procedures holter testing EKG and/or cardiac event monitoring as well as advanced procedures when needed (i.e. TAVR).

• Provides care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the cardiac echo studies. Educates patients who require inpatient or outpatient echo exams by providing explanations of purpose and techniques used during the exam. Proactively identifies issues and how to address them for optimum outcomes.

• Provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care team members during cardiac echo studies including patient preparation before procedures and performs proper sterile techniques as indicated in support of the procedure.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and recognizes cardiac structures accurately including: calculate valve area pressure gradients and ejection fraction when performing echo studies. Confirms the quality of the study is concise and clear to optimize best images for the patient care team and interpreting physician.

• Identifies abnormal findings when performing exams or processing data and takes corrective action or communicates immediately when appropriate to proper personnel for the best results.

• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job departmental and hospital safety standards practices and policies.

• Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

• Assists with implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered when applicable.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Sonographer.

• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience as a Cardiac/Echo Sonographer; may consider HM Echo Sonographer with two years experience one of which is as an Echo Sonographer with HM

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographerr (ARDMS) OR
• RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR
• RCCS Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR
• RDCSPE Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographerr Pediatric Echocardiography (ARDMS)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiology/ Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem solving

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will be Houston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital wont be fully operational until 2025 we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Remote Work :

No

Job Tags

For contractors, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote job,

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