Cardiovascular Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including, but not limited to patient assessment pre- and post-procedure care and, emergency cardiac care (CPR is required).
• Additionally, assistance with post-procedure transport may be required.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained on a daily basis.
• Performs and records all equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems.
• Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports.
• Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years’ current Cardiovascular Sonographer/Echocardiographer experience required.
• Require an echocardiographer (RDCS or CCI registered) to perform outpatient cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).