Cardiac Sonographer II

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up, adjusts, manipulates and controls the use of all conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for diagnostic echocardiography procedures. Performs adult echocardiograms and either pediatric and or Fetal echocardiograms including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as pericardialcentesis
• Consults with referring physicians regarding medical history of the patient, discusses appropriate procedures required, maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies, and insures files and records are properly completed with correct information.
• Consults with reading cardiologist regarding Echo findings
• Insures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System, and determines the diagnostic efficacy and completeness of each examination.
• Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, such as retrieving ultrasonic film records, filing films, answering phones, relaying messages, registering and scheduling patients.
• Assists in scheduling the flow of ultrasound examinations to insure optimal utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Demonstrates and assists in instruction of ultrasound technology and hospital procedures to other technical, non-professional and ancillary personnel and directly supervises the job activity of radiologic technology students .
• Maintains active credentialing for Adult Echocardiography and either Pediatric or Fetal Echocardiography