Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Description

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Ultrasound Technician

 

This position is responsible for all aspects of cardiovascular testing utilizing ultrasound technique.

 

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

 

1. Responsible for performing echo cardiogram to meet the standards of the Cardiologists

 

1. Responsible for performing the carotid ultra sound exam

 

1. Responsible for performing lower and upper extremity venous ultrasound exams

 

1. Responsible for performing the arterial exam of the lower extremities using the segmental pressure and continuous Doppler technique

 

1. Responsible for performing the stress echo cardiogram

 

1. Responsible for performing the claudication treadmill

 

1. Various projects as assigned

 

 

Qualifications:

 

1. Must be a High School Graduate, successfully completed licensed program

 

1. 2 plus years experience

 

1. Intermediate knowledge in the Microsoft environment

 

1. Bi-lingual a plus

 

1. Experience in a Cardiology

 

Salary Range:

Exempt/Non Exempt

Company Description

This position is responsible for patient triage and implementation of nursing processes and patient care including but not limited to patient education regarding medications, disease process and etiology including risk factors that can be modified by patient.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

1.\tResponsible for obtaining precise, detailed information regarding patient symptoms, current medications in order to assist the Physician in responding to patient needs.

2.\tImplement Physician instructions

3.\tCall in patient medication refills

4.\tProvide patients with instructions and information regarding diet, disease process, disease management, modification risk factors, and verbal instructions on new medication/and or changes in medication.

5.\tResponsible to inform patients of medication orders, lab results, text results and any other information directed by physician

6.\tOrder tests as directed by physician

7.\tMonitor anti coagulation therapies to ensure patient safety and compliance.

8.\tAct as liaison between physician and outside specialty groups/internal facilities.

9.\tResponsible for updating patient medications in computer prior to office visits.

10.\tProjects assigned by physicians as needed

Qualifications:

1.\tMust be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse

2.\t2-4 years experience as a Nurse. Experience in Cardiology a plus

3.\tAssociates Degree and Successful completion of Nursing Program or/ Bachelors Degree and completion of Nursing Program.

4.\tBasic Knowledge in the Microsoft environment

5.\tAbility to read EKG (basic rhythms)

Company Description

This position is responsible for patient triage and implementation of nursing processes and patient care including but not limited to patient education regarding medications, disease process and etiology including risk factors that can be modified by patient.\r\n\r\n\r\nJob Duties include but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n1.\tResponsible for obtaining precise, detailed information regarding patient symptoms, current medications in order to assist the Physician in responding to patient needs. \r\n\r\n2.\tImplement Physician instructions\r\n\r\n3.\tCall in patient medication refills\r\n\r\n4.\tProvide patients with instructions and information regarding diet, disease process, disease management, modification risk factors, and verbal instructions on new medication/and or changes in medication.\r\n\r\n5.\tResponsible to inform patients of medication orders, lab results, text results and any other information directed by physician\r\n\r\n6.\tOrder tests as directed by physician\r\n\r\n7.\tMonitor anti coagulation therapies to ensure patient safety and compliance.\r\n\r\n8.\tAct as liaison between physician and outside specialty groups/internal facilities.\r\n\r\n9.\tResponsible for updating patient medications in computer prior to office visits.\r\n\r\n10.\tProjects assigned by physicians as needed\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQualifications:\r\n\r\n1.\tMust be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse\r\n\r\n2.\t2-4 years experience as a Nurse. Experience in Cardiology a plus\r\n\r\n3.\tAssociates Degree and Successful completion of Nursing Program or/ Bachelors Degree and completion of Nursing Program.\r\n\r\n4.\tBasic Knowledge in the Microsoft environment\r\n\r\n5.\tAbility to read EKG (basic rhythms)