Echocardiography Technologist

Job description

Job Description Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks. Job Responsibility: 1.Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety. 2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed. 3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required. 4.Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment. 5.Performs echocardiography procedures, including transesophageal echocardiography, as required. Obtains proper views and images utilizing appropriate techniques. Identifies significance of all structures visualized on oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological process...