• The Cardiac Sonographer is a registered cardiac ultrasound sonographer with demonstrated clinical expertise.
• The Sonographer is responsible and accountable for the delivery of all cardiology service modalities according to the Cardiovascular Medicine clinic.
• The Sonographer works collaboratively with the healthcare providers ensuring that high-quality, cost-effective care is provided to all patients under this service by acting as a clinical resource, monitoring standards of practice and patient outcomes; patient satisfaction; and adherence to departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides direct patient care relative to the department organizational policies and procedures, which may include but are not limited to: ECG, echocardiograms, stress echoes, ECG stress test, monitoring, vascular studies, etc.
• Documents data in the electronic record base (ex: CPACS, Cerner). Instructs and assists the patient in preparation for testing and/or procedures according to the needs of the patient population.
• Always maintains patient privacy. Continually monitors and observes the patient during testing and/or procedure and notifies the physician immediately if needed.
• Recognizes dysrhythmias and echo pathologies.
• Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards. Prepares reports for physicians.
• Ability to apply and discontinue Holter monitor and upload data. Maintains equipment as required and according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Reports equipment failure according to department policy, tagging equipment, notifying BioMed and department director and/or designee. Inspects and cleans equipment prior to each patient use.
• Utilizes the electronic health record for message taking, input of data for patient visit, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge and skill related to various ultrasound testing, procedures, etc. Develops Health Education material for various testing and procedures specific to ultrasound, stress test, echoes, etc.
• Coordinates scheduling of diagnostics studies.
• Communicates with the treating physician to request specific health information and/or to provide an update of a patient’s health care status. Documents data in the electronic health record.
• Follows Infection Control guidelines and standards. Utilizes informed consent as needed for treatments and/or procedures.
• Utilizes the paper chart during down time procedures. Integrates evidence-based practice strategies to guide practice decisions and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines and standards for various ultrasound modalities used in patient testing.
• Keeps current in medical diagnostic sonography practice through continuing education pertinent to the clinical specialty and disseminates information to appropriate team members, specifically cardiology.
• Ensures that authorization is obtained prior to any ultrasound, stress test, echoes, etc.
• Participates in policy development, review, and revision specific to ultrasound. Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide continuity of care across departments and disciplines.
• Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude Performs other duties as assigned.

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