Echocardiographer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for performing complete echo exams on patients as ordered by physicians.
• Responsible for submitting reports to physicians and immediately reporting any emergent findings.
• Responsible for performing computer back-up to the Echo-Pac for storage of reports.
• Performs work-in exams as ordered by the physician.
• Resolves problems in department and ensures compliance with regulations and standards.
• Works with medical staff to ensure quality patient are and services are provided,
• Maintains Licensures and certifications.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Practices and adhere to HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications

• and Specifications
• Education-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• 2-3 years if full-time echocardiography experience.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
• Skills in planning and organizing.
• Skills in verbal and written communications.
• Skills in researching, preparing, presenting reports to physicians when requested.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise judgment, decision-making and problem solving expertise.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, patients, public and external agencies.