Echocardiogram Sonograph

Echocardiogram Sonograph

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular / cardiopulmonary diagnostic system test as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practice.  Assists physicians in various testing procedures, install, configure and support Pacific Hospital’s Echocardiogram Sonograph Systems LAN and WAN, ensure the accurate and reliable test results.. Reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide  diagnostic cardiology and cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Highly skilled and knowledgeable in computer and technological solutions as related to DICOM  and Digital Echo Lab platforms. Ability to understand and communicate in English.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technician Program Minimum EE or CS or AS degree in Cardiovascular technology.  Additionally,  Experience in computer networking.  Experience with digital hospital network systems and digital data transfer.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

POSITION SPECIFIC STANDARDS

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide cardiology/cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to the age of the patients served.Performs cardiology diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician; charts tests and calculates various measurements from procedures where required.Maintains records and other pertinent information on patients.Provides preliminary reports to attending physician and nursing staff of any severely abnormal diagnostic procedures.Transcribes, prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession, department and regulating agencies.Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; does minor trouble shooting of equipment when necessary.Assists in new employee orientation and proctors as requested.Performs cardiopulmonary billing in an accurate and timely fashion.Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Demonstrates age appropriate care for integration across the life span.Recognizes and responds appropriately to unique needs of varying age groups with who she/he has contact.Recognizes and responds to Safety factors for age level involved.