What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer AlliedEchocardiographer Allied - Cardiology position at Boston Services?
Travel Rate : $100Local Rate : $92Days 7 : 00am3 : 30pm 40 hours no call rotating weekends (every third) holidays required.BLSrequired.Current registration as RDCS or RCS requiredJob SummaryReporting to the Director of Cardio / Pulmonary / Neurology and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s) the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.Job Functions1. Operates ultrasound equipment to perform and interpret within clinical parameters MMode 2D Color Doppler Pulsed and Continuous Wave Doppler Stress Echo Stress Doppler ultrasound and Transesophageal echos (TEE) for diagnostic purposes.2. Performs a variety of technical duties required in nontraumatic noninvasive examinations using phonoapexcardiograms imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.3. Analyzes patient s clinical history fully in order to identify the purpose of the examination frame the clinical question(s) that the examination is intended to answer and expand the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.4. Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.5. Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.6. Explains procedures to patients.7. Performs EKG s stress tests and holter monitoring.8. Assists the Cardiologist in Transesophageal echo studies (TEE) as well as Dobutamine echo examinations as needed9. Processes distributes and bills all reports in a timely manner.10. Assures that the quality of testing and testing equipment is on a level of industry standard.11. Maintains and supports patient s rights to care privacy and respect.Education : Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.Experience : Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D MMode and Doppler Echocardiograms.
Key Skills
Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Sonography,Pediatrics Experience,Medical Imaging,Catheterization,Epic,Patient Service Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $92
