Ultrasound Tech Cardiac
MyMichigan Health·Alma, Michigan
About the role
The Cardiac Sonographer performs various cardiac ultrasound procedures, including stress and transesophageal echocardiography, for a diverse patient population. They are also responsible for analyzing sonograms, communicating findings to physicians, and managing lab operations and equipment maintenance.
Summary
This position performs Cardiac Ultrasound on all inpatients and outpatients.
An Ultrasound Technologist is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technologist includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) specialty certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement (QI).
The sonographer always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
Responsibilities
- (50%)
- Performs Cardiac Sonographer core procedures, including Transthoracic echocardiography Transesophageal echocardiography Stress echocardiography, all with and without contrast. Performs diagnostic sonography examinations according to defined imaging protocols for the specific needs of assigned neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. (50%)
- Analyze sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Prepares equipment for ordered exam; transports patients as needed; explains procedure to patient; performs exam; records exam; consults with physician/provider as needed. Performs accurate pre and post-processing of files and reports. Accurately utilizes computer systems and programs specific to Cardiovascular Services. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITITIES: Records any and all patient data appropriately.
