Cardiac Sonographer

Works under moderate supervision to provide professional and technical skills involving use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and evaluation of patients. Performs both clinical and/or research protocols. That Echo Tech is advised that this practice is at it's infancy at this location but not as a reputable practice in DFW so volumes will be low to moderate in the first 6 months and build up patients per day to be seen.

Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing process.

• Checks computer for new orders, reviews physician's orders on patient's chart.
• Explains procedure to be done.
• Protects patient's privacy.
• Transports patients in a safe and timely fashion.
• Reviews patient chart to include patient's history and clinical diagnosis.
• Recognizes significant clinical information and historical facts, which may affect the echo study, from patient interview and medical record.
• Positions patient to optimize quality of test results.
• Utilizes appropriate transducers/equipment as required during performance of procedure.
• Watches the patient for signs or symptoms of possible complications and/or other intolerances.
• Promptly notifies physician of changes in patient status.
• Records all measurements.
• Does mathematical calculations accurately; calculates mathematical and algebraic functions.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform ultrasound procedures including but not limited to Cardiac Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Two Dimensional Echo, Tran esophageal Echo, pharmacological echo studies, stress echo.
• Provides best image quality within the limitations imposed by available resources.
• Delineates normal and abnormal anatomic structures, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting physician or other appropriate physician.
• Archives and retrieves studies.
• Provides proper care and use of digital echo system, including all transducers and probes, according to manufacturers suggestions.
• Checks bi-weekly to ensure that all studies have been read and finalized, notifying the reading cardiologist of delinquent reports.
• Troubleshoots minor problems and contacts appropriate HIS coordinator for system problems.
• Logs all procedures for charging purposes, and ensures that the Cardiology Office receives log prior to the end of the day.
• Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace.
• Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
• Effective patient/family advocate.
• Responds to patient's and/or patients family's complaints in an appropriate and effective manner.
• Reports complaints to the Manager or their designee in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work related problems.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed.
• Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and attends 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and supports staff new to the environment.

• Current ARDMS registry in Adult Echocardiography
  -or
  - Successful completion of an ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program which includes verified didactic & supervised clinical exp. in Echocardiography.
• These programs should be accredited by either the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
• New hires will be required to pass the ARDMS or CCI credentialing exam within one year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or client (ARC) required.
• One year of cardiovascular sonography experience preferred.

• Ability to accurately perform ultrasound procedures.
• Mathematical and algebraic calculation skills.
• Effective communication and patient advocacy skills.

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with digital echo systems.

Not specified.

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