The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.
Essential Job Functions:
Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.
Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist's preference.
Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.
Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Education:
• Required: Associates - Cardiac Sonographer- OR -Associates - Related Field
Work Experience:
• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
