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Contributes to the Hospitals mission by performing Cardiac Ultrasound Testing procedures for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality images for physician review.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography. Five years of Cardiac Sonographer experience may be considered in lieu of the degree At least six months of directly related experience in an acute care setting which would include clinicals as part of their degree.

Education/Experience Preferred:

At least two years experience in an acute care setting.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac ultrasound exams according to physician orders either in the Cardiology department or with equipment on patient units.
• Reviews inpatient chart prior to exam to gather pertinent symptoms and history of the patient.
• Interviews the outpatient for symptoms and cardiac history.
• Prepares patient for procedure by assisting/placing patient in proper imaging position and explaining exam.
• Acquires cardiac ultrasound images.
• Integrates images into automated system and compiles a preliminary report for Cardiologist.
• Processes patient billing and inputs data into patient billing system.
• Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.