What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer Specialist - Cardiovascular Services (Echo) position at uic?
Position Summary
Cardiac Sonographers operate specialized diagnostic equipment to produce pictures of the heart by means of echocardiography, a method for transmitting high frequency ultrasound beams around the heart area. Cardiac Sonographers primarily scan the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administers and monitors scans such as, two-dimensional echocardiograms utilizing saline and pharmacological contrast, conventional M-mode.
- Evaluates exam results to ascertain the required information was obtained and to determine if outcomes indicate if additional testing is necessary.
- Assists medical personnel in conducting research into new ultrasound techniques and technology.
- Monitors the operation and calibration of laboratory equipment; makes moderate repairs.
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Trains staff in established procedures and new procedures being implemented in the laboratory; advises them on individual examinations as needed.
- May act as a supervisor/manager including overseeing work, providing technical and operational assistance, and assigning daily work schedules.
- Orientates, supervises, and evaluates the performance of students or residents in procedures in the laboratory.
- Organizes and coordinates overall patient/research subjects flow (outpatients/subjects as well as scheduling the in-patients/subjects for the day).
- Assists with accreditation process.
- Performs duties at the lower level of this series, as required.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.