Echo Sonographer II - Heart Center
Company: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Location: Conroe
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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 2-D 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 unit-based 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.
Self-motivated 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 co-workers in learning opportunities that are
valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; 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
- RDCS-PE - 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 on-going 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
co-workers
- 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 co-workers 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) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June
2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This
267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital
offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the
Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus,
located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State
Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a
Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and
vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine;
rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient
laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices.
In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing
Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds,
focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine
operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the
endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging
department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional
center.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston 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.
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