THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Select the proper type of image or mode to provide Cardiologist with necessary information through M-mode and two-dimensional images
• Adjust equipment controls according to protocol and specific orders
• Move transducer by hand and observe sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced
• Obtain standardized cardiac sonographic images of patient
• Recognize gross abnormalities which can be critical and notify Cardiologist immediately
• Maintain the equipment and supplies used in cardiac sonography, including recognizing common equipment malfunctions and making minor repairs or adjustments as required
• Perform electrocardiograph (EKG) procedures within established guidelines as necessary
• Maintain procedural competence in cardiac imaging; may participate in quality improvement efforts
• Explain examination process to the patient; prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for examination and throughout the procedure
• Perform bedside examinations when required
• Assist Cardiologist with ultrasonic guided procedures
• Perform first aid as necessary
• Assume and maintain responsibility for accurate data collection and records for quality assurance procedures and as directed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Working Knowledge of:

1. Ultrasound physics and examination techniques
2. Operation and care of cardiac sonography equipment
3. Cross-sectional anatomy of the heart
4. Principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with cardiac sonography
5. Procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques

Skill and Ability to:

1. Understand and follow written and oral instructions
2. Deal tactfully, sympathetically and effectively with various types and conditions of patients with minimum supervision; deal tactfully and professionally with physicians
3. Operate and care for cardiac ultrasound equipment in the performance of cardiac ultrasound procedures
4. Operate electrograph equipment
5. Position patients and make sharp, clear images of designated areas
6. Write and communicate effectively
7. Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment and computer databases and programs common to echocardiography activities
8. Recognize life threatening pathology
9. Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients in a variety of conditions even in stressful situations
10. Perform emergency first aid and CPR
11. Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems
12. Maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education; and adapt to changing technologies
13. Maintain accurate records

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:   Education Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)    Experience Two (2) years of training and/or experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in cardiac sonographic examinations, including procedures