Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Address : 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508

Our ECHO & EKG Lab is growing and we have Full-time inpatient and ER Opportunities available with a  $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance .

Schedule : The Hours of operation for ECHO are variable – Must be available from 7 : 30a – 5pm -   Must be flexible to work extended hours when needed.

Call : On call, which includes weekends and holidays. Weekend starts at 5 : 30pm on Friday and ends at 7 : 00am on Monday

Must be present / on-site within 1 hour of call.

Travel : 1-2 times a month, rotational - occasionally we travel with a portable ultrasound machine to a continuing care facility across town to perform echoes.

Registry : Multi-credentialed sonographers  must have one of the following credentials : RCS- Registered Cardiac Sonographer through (CCI), or RDCS Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer through (ARDMS) , RVT or RVS .

Education : Graduate of an accredited Technical or Associates degree program in Radiology and  (2) years’ professional experience with intermediate level echocardiography or vascular skills.

Desired skills : MUST BE proficient in transthoracic echocardiography. Teach and share knowledge base with both fellows team members as well as participate in training Cardiology Fellows, and students during clinical rotations, familiarity with Philips iE33 / EPIQ systems

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are :

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include :

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services. These include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress tests for adults. These tests help diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients, and explaining procedures. They also review images, report findings, and evaluate patient history. This helps identify the purpose of the examination. They frame the clinical question the exam should answer and expand the exam as needed.

Essential Functions of the Role

Key Success Factors

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) : BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) : Must have one of the following at time of hire / transfer :