AddressMain Function:
- Performs 2D/M-mode echocardiograms, assists the cardiologist in the performance of non-invasive cardiac testing
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs 2D/M-mode echocardiograms
- Performs Stress echocardiograms
- Performs Dobutamine stress echocardiograms
- Performs Transesophageal echocardiograms
- Performs 12 lead EKG’s.
- Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s order for consistency of procedure ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.
- Assess patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper handling techniques
- Records pertinent data on requisition at all times
- Reviews each completed procedure for technical accuracy, presents completed procedure for cardiologist’s interpretation and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Operates and reviews studies within the echo digital storage system
- Process all patients through the electronic medical information system to ensure proper documentation and billing information.
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
- Contributes to the efficient operation of the department
- Report all safety hazards and/or equipment malfunction to supervisor immediately
- Establishes and maintains a good rapport and working relationship with departmental staff, patients, families, physicians and all other customers.
