Cardiac Sonographer Full-Time

Job Description

Full-Time On-Call required, every fourth weekend.

• Response time: Report to the hospital within 45 minutes.
• Performs Echocardiography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• The technologist may be involved with patients of the physician in any medical setting for which the physician is responsible.
• A requirement of the position is taking call as assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates the ultrasound equipment with an in-depth knowledge of the machine and a capability of selecting the proper transducer frequency for performance of the examination.
• Maintains quality control of the equipment.
• Possesses a high degree of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, evidenced by recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized and differentiating artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures, including age-specific differences.
• Selects appropriate equipment and proper technical factors on an individual patient basis according to specific orders, and age-specific criteria.
• Assists patient on an individualized basis in assuming physical position for required examination.
• Capable of recognizing a diagnostic scan and rendering an initial interpretation to the referring physician.
• Able to deviate from normal techniques on difficult cases in order to complete exam.
• Maintains a safe, positive, and professional atmosphere for patient demonstrating interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with patients of various age and developmental levels who may be under physical or emotional stress.
• Gathers and exchanges patient information with nursing personnel and physicians that may affect tolerance or performance of procedure.
• Explains test procedure to patient to elicit cooperation and allay apprehension utilizing age/developmentally appropriate communication.
• Monitors patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse, to supervisor, or ordering physician.
• Absorbs patient's condition during exam and reports unusual occurrences, including potential signs of abuse,