Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem- Nazareth Hospital

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

• Performs echocardiograms on inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients.

• Obtains appropriate echocardiographic views as directed by the referring diagnosis, requested test and echocardiographic findings.

• Follows IAC standards, hospital, and department guidelines.

• Reacts effectively to the unique needs of the adult patients.

• Assists physicians in conducting invasive transesophageal echocardiographic studies.

• Maintains proper cleaning and storage of TEE probe per policy.

• Identifies and informs cardiologist of potentially critical echocardiographic views & abnormalities detected. Notifies referring physician of abnormal Echo results in a timely manner.

• Modifies communication and treatment based on age, developmental level, and background of the patient.

• Initiates emergency care inclusive of CPR if required.

• Assure required information in the Cardiology defined system for physician review.

• Duplicates images onto CD for Physician and /or Patient needs on request.

• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement activities as required.

• Assists with Patient transport.

• Demonstrates proficiency with "Definity" contrast echo studies.

• Keeps patients informed about the process, procedure, and expected wait time. Gives and welcomes constructive feedback as a learning tool.

• Prior to the start of the test, verifies written order from physicians, obtains patient history, and explains purpose, procedure, and expected outcomes to the patient.

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