Cardiac Sonographer

• Performs all basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures. Edits tracings, makes measurements and enters data into computer. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings.
  
• Performs cardiac sonographer duties to meet departmental needs including recognizing arrhythmias and implications of specific cardiac and related diagnoses to obtain optimal studies.
• Operates complex equipment accordingly.
  
• Performs adult echoes on-call. Participates in pediatric on-call echoes with the assistance of a pediatric back-up sonographer.
  
• Participates in exercise stress pharmacologic stress echo training.
  
• Participates in weekly imaging conference presentation.
  
• Facilitates patient flow within the section and maintains a pro-active approach in dealing with patient concerns.
  
• Participates in Quality Assurance and quality control programs.
  
• Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented.
  
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Associates Degree from accredited cardiac ultrasound program or RDCS/RCS-eligible background with 1 year of cardiac echo experience.

• Proficient on all equipment in the lab within the first 3 months of employment.

Required Licensure/Certifications

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