Echocardiographer Fetal​/Pediatric III - Danbury​/Westport - Per Diem

Westport, CT, United States
Danbury, CT, United States
(On-site)

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Experienced subject matter expert level Echocardiographer.
Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Fetal and Pediatric patients. Performs routine and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms., as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
Procedures include fetal, pediatric, neonatal, adult congenital, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms. Patient population includes Fetal, Pediatric, and Adult.
Provide training and oversight to Pediatric Echocardiographers in the areas of Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography.
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, audio- and video- recorders, and computer systems. Maintains equipment in working order.

• Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Fetal patients.
• Perform routine and emergency fetal echocardiograms, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
• Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information.
• Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Pediatric patients.
• Perform routine, and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
• Procedures include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms for the neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations.
• Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information.
• Provide training to Echocardiographers in the area of Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography
• Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies. Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management. Completes all documentation.
• Input all preliminary reports and required measurements into PACS.
• Utilize Epic to input appropriate billing information.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver regarding echocardiography exam. Educates patient/family to explain the procedure and expectations.
• May help patient with gowning and help maneuver patient into appropriate position for exam. Apply EKG stickers for monitoring during the exam.
• Obtain patient identifiers at start of visit.
• Review patient's medical record for completion, obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including the selection, recording, cross-reference of significant or representative studies. Provides accurate documentation of patient care provided on appropriate forms, according to Connecticut Children’s and department protocols.
• Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager.
• Operates equipment…