Cardiac Sonographer II - PRN
The University of Kansas Health System · US
Position Title Cardiac Sonographer II - PRN Varies - PRN Olathe Medical Pavilion C Position Summary / Career Interest: Cardiac sonographers provide professio...
Job description
Position Title Cardiac Sonographer II - PRN Varies - PRN: Olathe Medical Pavilion C: Position Summary / Career Interest: Cardiac sonographers provide professional, safe and compassionate ultrasound imaging care to all patient populations. They are uniquely trained in the advanced understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation allowing them to optimize the ultrasound controls for the highest quality image acquisition. The sonographer is able to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences consistent with different disease processes. They need to be able to adapt the routine protocol to a wide range of patients and disease-state variability, making each exam individual and unique. The sonographer manages the initiation of critical value notification to expedite optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: - Obtains a patient history and perform a pre ultrasound procedure assessment. The sonographer must utilize their professional knowledge to verify that the exam ordered is consistent with the patient history, indication and/or diagnosis and assessment findings. In the presence of any inconsistencies they clarify...