Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs cardiac ultrasonic procedures, obtains necessary images, Prepares study for interpretation by Cardiologist, reviews data and may confer with medical personnel regarding results, reviews medical record to identify significant medical history to Anticipate possible impact on test, and performs other related duties.

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs echocardiogram procedure: 1.1 Utilizes ultrasound modalities of 2-D M-Mode, color flow, and Doppler Testing for visualization of all possible cardiac structures, prosthesis, and pertinent Arterial and venous anatomy and flow of blood. 1.2 Obtains patients history and records information in patients chart. 1.3 Positions patient and manipulates equipment to obtain desired quality and Quantity of images for Cardiologists diagnostic interpretation. 1.4 Confirms or excludes all possible primary and/or secondary findings based on Provided clinical information. 1.5 Records/documents, edits, and calculates. Confers with Cardiologist concerning special patients to determine if areas other than Those considered standard for a particular problem are to be imaged. Assist physicians with Tran esophageal Echograms procedures. 3.1 Adjusts and sets-up equipment, checks functionality of equipment, sterilizes Probes orders and maintains supplies. Performs minor adjustments on the ultrasonic equipment and arranges service for any Major repairs. Responds immediately to STAT requests from physicians for patient ultrasonic examinations and relays findings to referring physicians by phone or by transmittal of Examination reports. Maintains files and logs of all procedures to include recording on daily logs, processing reports filling charts and tapes, pulling tapes and setting-up for physician review, indexing Interesting cases for retrieval. Orders and maintains supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience Minimum of one (1) year in Echocardiography with Doppler. Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of echocardiograph equipment and procedures. Ability to maneuver echocardiograph equipment which may exceed 500 lbs. Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Registered or registry eligible in Echocardiography. Education Graduate of an accredited Echocardiography program or equivalent on the job training.

License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Peds experience preferred

Notes:

Floats within established seniority section, rotating weekends and holidays, covers D&T This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.