Echocardiography Tech

Cardiac Sonographer

Performs non-invasive diagnostic medical studies of the heart and great vessels according to department policies and procedures. Requirements include echocardiography certification, and American Heart Association BLS. Prepares for examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies; reviewing patient schedules; reading physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system. Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing assistance to examination table or treadmill. Prepares patients by positioning patient; spreading gels; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; adjusting equipment controls; verifying wave signals. Obtains quality images by positioning and repositioning transducer; monitoring display screen; listening to signals; adjusting equipment for beam strength and focus; detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities; recording images. Records examination information by printing graphics and data; calculating measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity; comparing measurements to norms. Protects patients by adhering to safety policies and protocols. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Pay: $50.00/hr