What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Sonographer position at US Heart and Vascular?
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US Heart and Vascular has an excellent full time employment opportunity, with benefits, for an experienced Cardiovascular Sonographer at our Dallas Baylor clinic located in Dallas TX. A minimum of three years of working experience as a registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is required.
General Summary
Responsible for performing echocardiography and vascular studies and related tests as ordered by the physician in accordance with acceptable medical practices and procedures. Current registry in adult echocardiography through ARDMS or CCI is required. Registry in vascular testing is desired but will consider experienced vascular sonographer who is registry eligible and able to obtain certification by the deadline set by the Company.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs 2-D Echo and Doppler studies.
- Performs Stress Echo studies.
- Responsible for performing a variety of noninvasive vascular evaluations
- Explains procedures to patients and obtains informed consent from patient.
- Obtains insurance precertification for testing as necessary.
- Performs test result abstracting to EMR as necessary.
- Calls patients with appointment reminders and test results as necessary.
- Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines.
- Ensures all required licensure / certification remain active / current at all times.
- Provides excellent customer service and the highest quality patient care.
- At all times protects the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) of patients per HIPAA regulations; including does not review his / her own record, or records of employees or co-workers without a "need to know".
- Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
- Performs all other duties as required by management.
- Follows other policies and procedures such that there are no verbal or written warnings during the evaluation period.
- Adheres to company safety standards at all times.
- Attends work in accordance with the attendance management policy.
- Completes education requirements timely as set by the Company.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- May be required to move between locations as needed.
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