Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Senior

About the role

This position involves performing technical, patient-attending, and clerical duties related to echocardiography. Key responsibilities include obtaining, measuring, and recording echocardiogram data, positioning patients for optimal results, and operating equipment using M-mode, 2D, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler techniques. The role requires visualizing cardiac anatomy, assessing blood flow and valve pathology, and documenting significant findings for cardiologist review.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various echocardiography studies such as transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, and intraoperative exams on both adult and pediatric patients, according to level of expertise
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies
• Schedule patient examinations
• Train new staff
• Ensure CPR certification
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry, filing, and test logging

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of echocardiography experience
• Completion of an accredited ultrasound program
• Certification as a registered cardiac sonographer

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Focus on customer service