Cardiac Sonographer II

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. Performs cardiac ultrasound services and procedures to patients utilizing independent judgment, with real-time and off-line manipulation of echocardiographic images for capture, display and analysis of echocardiography data. Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled. Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, off-line analysis systems. Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager. Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures. Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist, including comparison of previous studies. Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records. Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes. Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation-related activities. Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines. Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth. Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.

Requirements

Must obtain ARDMS or CCI certifications Echocardiography as required by each entity within 12 months of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram
performing cardiac ultrasound services and procedures to patients utilizing independent judgment
providing echocardiography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled
operating equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording
maintaining equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs
performing routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager
analyzing patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures
preparing preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist, including comparison of previous studies
participating in quality improvement activities
reviewing department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes
maintaining confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation-related activities
instructing students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested
communicating technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines
attending Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance
cultivating a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department