Sonographer Quality Coordinator

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• 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:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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

Job Summary

The Sonographer Quality Coordinator performs basic to advanced ultrasound services for adults. Works with the medical director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality care. Monitors and ensures clinical imaging compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Achieves quality standards for the echocardiography departments.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assures clinical compliance with appropriate regulatory, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Works with staff, operational leadership, and physicians to ensure overall imaging professional compliance.
• Works with staff and physicians to find quality improvement opportunities, solve problems, and evaluate changes. Serves as a consultant to physicians and staff on quality and performance improvement.
• Develops and maintains quality control processes and tools to ensure all ultrasound departments meet established standards.
• Assists in the development of operational policies and procedures related to echocardiography quality standards and clinical compliance.
• Accountable for the development of advanced ultrasound training programs including pathways to fellowship.
• Responsible for developing and delivering ultrasound training and education for departments, nursing staff, physicians, and students.
• Facilitates lab accreditation per IAC.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the technical staff. Use basic to advanced ultrasound procedures with various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high-quality results. Identify and define abnormalities. Extend the examination scope appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when needed. Correlate invasive and noninvasive test results with ultrasound anatomy and function.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, including complex pathology and critical thinking skills.
• Ability explaining the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answering patients' questions
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements relating to accreditation standards for relevant ultrasound specialty.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively - both orally and in writing -with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment
• Possess excellent methodical skills and can create charts, graphs, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Stay informed about innovation in medical imaging technology, safety-focused products, and current practice issues and trends in medical imaging and related fields.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

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

Adv Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Must have ONE of the following: RDCS or RDMS or RVT through ARDMS or RCS or ACS or RVS through CCI.