Cardiac Sonographer
Job Description
Job Summary:
- Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD).
- Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- Provides age-appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
- Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.
- Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.
- Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
- Enters computer terminals a variety of patient information.
- Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
- Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
- Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
- Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
- Uses appropriate communication and teamwork skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
- Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
- Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/The Client cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.
- Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography
- Current BLS/Healthcare.
- Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
- Experience in Adult Echocardiography.
Required: 1 Years High school diploma or GED.