Echocardiographer

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Applies knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology and uses critical thinking to implement appropriate imaging techniques and procedures to obtain pertinent patient data using established protocols. Adjusts for appropriate patient or circumstance and identifies potential abnormalities.
2. Performs adult transthoracic echocardiography with the expectation that there will be assignment to additional areas of the echocardiography lab such as imaging for structural heart (TAVR Watchman Mitraclip) stress and TEE.
3. Completes documentation on time and accurately using current technology.
4. Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment and supporting department operations such as supply management equipment maintenance and room turnover.
5. Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns or needs are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:
RDCS or RCS registered as a cardiac sonographer within the first six months of employment
Associates degree
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Climate controlled clinical setting with daily movement throughout the facility
Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
Frequent sitting with movement throughout work space
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases hazardous materials and pharmacological agents
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Use of computers throughout the work day
Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands wrists and fingers

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