The MedicalSonographer uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiographytesting equipment, to produce images. These procedures require specializedknowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeuticservices to a specified patient population. May work in a hospital, clinical,or research environment.
Duties

• Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers, and blood vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms.
• Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients concerns and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
• Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
• Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for the prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of the procedure.
• Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
• Provides images, data, analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretations.
• Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the procedure; report a patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.
• Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify the Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
• Performs general office duties such as maintaining stock supplies, assisting administrators in determining quantities for purchase, recording procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures Client
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
• Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
• Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
• Reports on time and as scheduled to complete work within the designated time.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from the executive team.