Job Description

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org

Job Title:

Echo Sonographer- JPS Main- PRN

Requisition Number:

45559

Employment Type:

PRN

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

The Echo Sonographer PRN performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including 2-D echocardiography, color flow and Echo Doppler procedures on all patients as prescribed by the medical provider.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Performs 2-D echocardiography color flow and echo Doppler procedures on patients. Assists the Cardiologist or designee along with other staff in trans-esophageal echo procedures and stress echocardiography.


2. Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.


3. Positions patients’ appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as directed by the provider.


4. Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence. Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images. This includes any required post processing at remote workstations.


5. Views sonograms, adjusts equipment to obtain images, including color distinctions and distinguishes audible sounds.


6. Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.


7. Ensures patient care is performed in a timely manner. Identifies patient orders and works to prevent treatment/procedure delays ensuring the continuation of service.


8. Completes documentation and meets current standards including policies and procedures and documentation of all mandatory forms within the scope of the job, including EMR including pre, intra, and post-procedural assessments, medication administration, progress notes, etc.


9. Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.


10. Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.


11. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.


12. Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training.


13. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.


14. Assists in intra-operative and interventional procedures as needed.


15. is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of program/training with specialization in Cardiac Imaging.
• Current Registration with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI in echocardiography.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• CAAHEP or ARDMS approved Ultrasound school, or equivalent.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Training in Pediatric echocardiography.
• TEE experience/knowledge.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States