Sonographer - Vascular

Cardiac Sonographer

Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms. Also performs stress and dobutamine echocardiograms, which requires a high level of knowledge to interpret and analyze test performance and results. Must be proficient and knowledgeable in non-imaging continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging abnormal pathologies. Must have mastered all phases of echocardiography in order to be proficient in diagnosing the following: wall motion abnormalities, left ventricular regional wall abnormalities, pericardial, pleural effusion, connections of stenotic and regurgitant lesions, and congenital abnormalities. Must have the ability to review and interpret test results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary report. Reviews the patients chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination. Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination. Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician. Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports, utilize ancillary devices (video recorder and transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination. Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results. Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable, transducer, and ultrasound machine.