Cardiac Sonographer III Float II - Sanger Heart & Vascular

Essential Functions

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  Demonstrates knowledge and ability to respond to emergency situations.
  
  



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  In collaboration with leadership assists in development of policies, procedures, and standards of care reflective of current practice/literature.
  
  



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  Demonstrates leadership in role as preceptor and serves as a clinical resource for others.
  
  



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  Performs diagnostic echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, and advanced procedures as ordered by physicians.
  
  



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  Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.
  
  



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  Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
  
  



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  Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patient's clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
  
  



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  Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
  
  



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  Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
  
  



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  Maintains patient medical records.
  
  



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  Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
  
  



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  Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
  
  



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  Accepts charge and preceptor responsibilities upon request.
  
  



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  Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.
  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

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  High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required.
  
  

Certification / Registration / License

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  Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required. BLS required. Meets all qualifications of Echocardiography Tech III ladder requirements.
  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Involves exposure to infectious/contagious diseases and hazardous materials.
  
  



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  Environment is climate controlled.
  
  



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  Light to moderate physical requirements with frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching.
  
  



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  Lifting of up to 200 pounds of weight with assistance.
  
  



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  Pushing and pulling of up to 450 pounds.