Cardiac Sonographer Supplemental Tier

Position: Cardiac Sonographer Supplemental Tier A
Under general supervision, operates sophisticated, multi-modality ultrasound equipment to obtain quality ultrasonic images. Positions patient and adjusts ultrasound equipment to the correct setting for each examination. Performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests of all parts of the anatomy. Ensures the ultrasound exam is of acceptable diagnostic quality and records preliminary findings to assist in physician’s interpretations.

Education Successful completion of a Sonography Program at an approved school of diagnostic imaging or a minimum of two years of supervised on the job training.

Skills Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and fellow employees.

Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested Echocardiograms based on the specifics of the individual case. Ability to detect pathology based on the knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of diseases.

Verbal communication skills necessary in order to exchange information on a professional basis with fellow professional, non-professional and ancillary personnel.

Licensures, Certifications Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Physical Requirements Ability to position patients for up to 20% of work time and to stand and walk for up to 80% of work time. Ability to push and handle heavy equipment.

Working Conditions Normal patient care environment with occasional (less than
20% of work time) exposure to patients with possible infectious diseases.

Visual and mental fatigue from prolonged viewing of monitor screens (up to 50% of work time).Regular exposure to radiation with little or no chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed.

Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision

Patient & Workplace Safety:

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population:

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Sets up, adjusts, manipulates and controls the use of all conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for diagnostic echocardiography procedures. Performs adult and pediatric echo examinations, and assists with TEE procedures including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.

Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as pericardialcentesis

Consults with referring physicians regarding medical history of the patient, discusses appropriate procedures required, maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies, and insures files and records are properly completed with correct information.

Consults with the reading cardiologist regarding echocardiography findings

Ensures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System, and determines the diagnostic efficacy and completeness of each examination.

Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, answering phones, relaying messages, entering transport requests, and stocking rooms

Assists in scheduling the flow of Echocardiography examinations to insure optimal utilization of equipment and personnel.

Demonstrates and assists in instruction of Echocardiography technology student rotation and hospital procedures to other technical, non-professional and ancillary personnel and directly supervises the job activity.

Participates in quarterly Quality assurance meetings Maintains active credentialing for Adult Echocardiography All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

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