<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations such as 2D echo, and other echocardiographic tests of pediatric patients as requested by referring physicians. Independently perform echocardiogram on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease and communicate pertinent and detailed findings with reading physician.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques. </li><li>Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the guardians and/or patient and comforts/reassures guardians and/or patient about the examination. </li><li>Performs 2D echo, Doppler, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physicians review. </li><li>Notifies physician of patient distress and/or severe abnormal readings. </li><li>Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials. </li><li>Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care. </li><li>Performs other related duties as directed. </li></ul>