What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer II, 7:30 am-6 pm position at Emory?
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs moderate to complex, safe operation of Ultrasound equipment to ensure high quality for diagnostic scans.
- Performs, analyzes, and documents results of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler echocardiograms as ordered by a physician to identify possible cardiac disorders.
- Schedules and prepares patients for exams, maintains supplies, and equipment.
- Operates other medical equipment as needed.
- Provides quality patient care to patients having procedures in the Echo Lab.
- May participate in complex procedures.
- Communicates and explains various procedures to the patient/family.
- Processes all required paper work and has working knowledge of all supplies and stock rooms.
- Assists in training of Cardiology staff and students.
- Performs and interprets the significance of various diagnostic tests.
- Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in the heart.
- Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data for evaluation of cardiac function by a physician.
- Prepares a report for review by a cardiologist and documents observation.
- Responsible for obtaining and filming optimum US scans.
- Produces Echocardiographs and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures by using ultrasound equipment.
- Attaches electrodes to the patient's chest and to the ultrasound equipment to monitor the patient's heart rhythm.
- Adjusts equipment controls according to the physican's Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiery and to obtain patient cooperation.
- Assists with patient/family education.
- Provides quality care to all patients having US scans and Echo guided procedures.
- Effectively communicates withpatients, family and other health care team members.
- Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
- Participates in departmental in-services.
- Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and activities to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
- Renews appropriate Registry and updates certification to perform cardiopulmoonary resuscitation on a biannual basis.
- Completes procedures billing system to ensure billing of exams/ procedure.
- Prepares billing sheet and may be responsible for entering into billing system.
- Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure.
- Participates in performance improvement data collection.
- Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
- Provides clinical guidance to orders and the areas of the heart to be examined to ensure quality images. students and ancillary staff.
- May serve as perceptor for new staff and students.
- Knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies.
- Ensures that procedure rooms are stocked.
- Properly operates US scan equipment and other medical equipment as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiac Credentialing International.
- Must have two years clinical experience and one year in area of concentration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
