<p>Job Description</p> <p>Performs transthoracic echocardiographic studies. Assists cardiologist during transesophageal echocardiographic studies. Maintains records and logs studies performed.</p> <p>Job Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Performs a variety of duties related to obtaining two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound. </li><li>Prepares patients for test by briefly explaining test to patients and placing transducer on patient's chest using gel to form airtight seal. </li><li>Runs test, adjusts apparatus controls, as required. </li><li>Monitors paper run and edits pertinent material for review by physician. </li><li>Obtains a satisfactory video recording for review by physician. </li><li>Disconnects apparatus from patient's chest; cleans gel from patient's chest. </li><li>Performs a variety of ancillary departmental duties. </li><li>Enters pertinent information into computer and log books. </li><li>May type echocardiogram (m-mode + two-dimensional) reports, makes copies, delivers and /or mails reports to referring physician or hospital charts. </li><li>May prepare written preliminary diagnostic summary for review by and discussion with physician. </li><li>Ensures that videotape library is kept orderly and up-to-date. </li><li>Performs routine maintenance on two-dimensional equipment. </li><li>May receive and transmit messages, arranges appointments. </li><li>May schedule inpatient echocardiograms. May interact with patient units to arrange patient transport. </li><li>Files, retrieves, and maintains related records, as required. </li><li>Prepares and routes appropriate forms for fee collection. </li><li>Transports echocardiogram equipment weighing over fifty (50) pounds to patient units to run tests. </li><li>Performs related duties, as required. </li></ul> <p>Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound OR Diagnostic Echocardiography program, required. </li><li>Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required. </li><li>Prior related experience performing ultrasound exams, required. Experience in cardiac sonography, preferred. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physics, required. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively. </li></ul>