Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce quality routine and fairly complex diagnostic scans to ensure optimal patient care.
Requirements:
Education
- Must have successfully completed an allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound. Accreditation required within six (6) months after hire.
Experience
- A minimum of one year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital setting is preferred. All experience levels will be considered.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
- A minimum of one year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital clinical setting, OR
- Successful completion of an allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound. Accreditation required within six (6) months after hire.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Cardiac sonographers should be registered as a Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with current active status at the time of hire or must obtain within 6 (six) months of employment.
- Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross Rescuer
- Military Training Network
.
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.
Skills Required
- Successful completion of an allied health education program in cardiac ultrasound
- Accreditation within six months after hire
- One year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital clinical setting, or successful completion of an allied health cardiac ultrasound program
- Registration as a sonographer through ARDMS or CCI with current active status, or obtain registration within six months of employment
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network
- Ability to operate various ultrasound equipment
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy
- Ability to demonstrate patient-centered behaviors
What We Do
Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. The hospital averages more than 1 million outpatient visits annually. Services include a Level I Trauma Center, the only verified burn center in North Texas and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The system also includes 20 community-based clinics, including primary care and women's clinics, 12 school-based clinics and numerous outreach and education programs. Parkland is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Despite our growth for more than 100 years, our mission and vision remain the same – to care for you and your family. Thank you for choosing Parkland.
