Echo Sonographer - PD

Job Description

Assists Cardiologist in performing phased array Echocardiography. Trained in all other procedures.

Job Responsibility

• * Prepares patient and equipment for procedure.
  
  
  
  • Reviews Echocardiogram requisition as ordered by Cardiologist.
  • Notifies Nursing Unit of scheduled patient exam and coordinates time and transport of patient to exam room.
  • Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
  • Explains procedures in layman terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
  • Makes settings on machines to obtain desired results, using technical judgment and following established standards.
  
  
• * Monitors patient condition by direct observation to recognize and report abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• * Performs minor repairs and adjustments of equipment when necessary.
  
  
  
  • Documents efficiency of equipment to ensure quality control.
  • Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs, as necessary.
  • Recognizes and reports major problems to management for resolution.
  
  
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical diseases as normally acquired by the completion of a Bachelors Degree, required.
• Graduation from an AMA approved Ultrasound training program.Current New York State certification as Diagnostic Sonographer, preferred.
• Registry eligible by National Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).