Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer I - MMMC HBV - On-call/Call-in

Job Summary:Performs a variety of technical, patient-attending, and clerical duties pertaining to echocardiography with technical direction from a cardiologist.Essential Responsibilities:Prepares patient and equipment according to physicians' orders. Obtains, measures, calculates, and records echocardiogram study.Reviews patient medical history, clinical findings, and indications for testing. Positions patient in a manner conducive to achieving optimum diagnostic results. Surveys area being studied. Obtains preliminary sonographic information with respect to acoustical properties of patient and anatomical/pathological relationships.Selects appropriate transducer angulation and gain setting to best demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology under examination. Operates equipment in M-mode, 2D, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler techniques.Searches for cardiac pathology. Moves transducer over heart at varying angles to record chamber dimensions, cardiac wall thickness and motion, ejection fractions, and ratios. Visualizes various anatomical areas of the heart by way of real-time imaging. Evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow using Doppler. Assesses cardiac valves for pathology.Creates a permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained.Reviews, screens, and measures echocardiography data. Notifies cardiologist of critical abnormalities when apparent. Compiles, records, and collates data for cardiologist interpretation and signature.Performs echocardiography studies on outpatients and inpatients according to the level of expertise/experience of the sonographer.Maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification. Functions effectively as performer, recorder, or circulator in Code 500 situations.Examines, cleans, and maintains ultrasound equipment regularly. Ensures proper operation. Refers significant problems to the Biomedical department. Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.Ensures adequate stock of supplies. Replenishes supplies as needed.Schedules patients for examinations. Logs tests performed in the echo lab. Codes for proper fee collection. Performs other clerical tasks as assigned.Orients and trains new hires in the performance of various echocardiography tests.Gathers, collates, and/or analyzes echocardiology data.

Basic Qualifications:

ExperienceMinimum one (1) year experience in adult or pediatric echocardiography, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in the area of specialty, if applicable.EducationSuccessful completion of accredited (CAAHEP/CMA approved or equivalent) ultrasound/vascular technology education program specializing in echocardiography.License, Certification, Registration

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate.CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers OR Basic Life Support.Additional Requirements:Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in decision making, customer service, oral communication, problem solving, results orientation, systems thinking, and teamwork PC applications.Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in database PC applications.Preferred Qualifications:Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

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