Job Description
Obtains two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound. Transports echocardiogram equipment to patient units to run tests. Performs other ancillary departmental duties.
Job Responsibility
- Performs a variety of duties related to obtaining two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound.
- Prepares patients for test by briefly explaining test to patients and placing transducer on patient's chest using gel to form airtight seal.
- Runs test, adjusts apparatus controls, as required.
- Monitors paper run and edits pertinent material for review by physician.
- Obtains a satisfactory video recording for review by physician.
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- Enters pertinent information into computer and log books.
- May type echocardiogram (m-mode + two-dimensional) reports, makes copies, delivers and /or mails reports to referring physician or hospital charts.
- May prepare written preliminary diagnostic summary for review by and discussion with physician.
- Ensures that videotape library is kept orderly and up-to-date.
- Performs routine maintenance on two-dimensional equipment.
- May receive and transmit messages, arranges appointments.
- May schedule inpatient echocardiograms.May interact with patient units to arrange patient transport.
- Files, retrieves, and maintains related records, as required.
- Prepares and routes appropriate forms for fee collection.
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Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (R.D.M.S.), required.
- Completion of an approved course in Diagnostic Echocardiography or Ultrasound, required.
- Completion of a clinical rotation to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in echocardiography including m-mode and two-dimensional sector scanningOR Minimum of six (6) months work experience in echocardiography, including m-mode and two-dimensional sector scanning, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).