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sonographer cardiology - Dallas, TX, United States - Parkland Health & Hospital System
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 to ensure optimal patient care.
Minimum Specifications
Education:
Must have successfully completed an 18 month allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound.
Preference will be given to graduates of an ultrasound program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS).
Experience
Minimum experience for cardiac sonographers must include one year of full-time experience in a clinic/hospital setting or clinical rotation in a clinic/hospital setting during a sonography training program or equivalent experience in a hospital setting.
For all other specialty, must have 1 year full-time experience in a clinic/hospital setting or clinical rotation during a sonography training program or equivalent in a hospital setting.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Sonographers in Cardiology must have a certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Sonographers in Mammography must be registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the sub specialty of breast ultrasound (RDMS (BR)) as a condition of hire.
Sonographers working in Women's Health must be registered as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers RDMS (OB/GYN).
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
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Dallas
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Fort Worth
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