Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Senior

Echocardiography Technician

Performs a variety of technical, patient-attending, and clerical duties pertaining to echocardiography.

Job Description

• Obtains, measures, calculates, and records echocardiogram study. Positions patient in a manner that will facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Selects transducer angulation. Operates equipment in M-mode, 2D, and spectral Doppler and color Doppler techniques.
• Searches for cardiac pathology. Visualizes various anatomical areas of the heart by way of Doppler and evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow. Assesses cardiac valves for pathology. Makes a permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained.
• Reviews, screens, and measures echocardiography data notifying the cardiologist of critical abnormalities. Compiles, records, and collates data for the cardiologist to interpret and sign for the patient's record.
• Performs echocardiography studies on outpatients and inpatients according to the level of expertise/experience of the sonographer. Performs adult transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram (machine setup: operation), adult contract studies, pediatric transthoracic echocardiogram, adult stress echocardiogram (pharmacological and exercise), and intraoperative echo (machine operation).
• Maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification and functions as performer, recorder, or circulator in Code 500 situations.
• Examines, cleans, and maintains ultrasound equipment. Refers significant problems to the Biomedical Department and alerts the supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies. Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Schedules patients for examinations. Logs tests performed in the echo lab and codes for proper fee collection. Performs other varied clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and photocopying. Gathers, collates, and/or computes echocardiology data.
• Orients and trains new hire diagnostic cardiac sonographers to conduct various echocardiography tests.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in adult or pediatric echocardiography, including experience or successful completion of a training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in the area of specialty, if applicable.
• Successful completion of an accredited (CAAHEP/CMA approved or equivalent) ultrasound/vascular technology education program specializing in echocardiography; or equivalent related experience.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.