UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
Perform non-invasive cardiac and vascular ultrasound studies, including patient preparation and data organization for cardiologists. Conduct cardiac stress testing and manage clinical supplies and accreditation requirements.
Performs non-invasive cardiac and vascular studies which includes explaining procedure, inputting demographics, patient hook-up, perform calculations, load study on PACS, and organize data for interpreting cardiologist. Assure that patients have been weighed, vital signs taken, medications listed and assessment sheet are completed on patients prior to physician seeing them. Perform cardiac stress testing per protocol which includes explaining procedure, completing permits, prepping and ECG hook-up, treadmill demonstration, operating treadmill during procedure, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, observing and assessing patient post exercise, completing treadmill forms and documentation. Templating in Apollo reporting system. Perform cardiac and peripheral vascular studies and calculations with reporting in Apollo. Perform studies with contrast according to protocol. Attends all required accreditation meetings for ICAEL and ICAVL. Restock and order supplies utilized in clinical area.
Certification/Registration: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Registered in Echocardiography and Peripheral Vascular Technology BCLS 1 to 2 years Based on training, skills and or experience. Use of echocardiogram, vascular and stress testing diagnostic equipment. Use of PAC’s systems and EPIC Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Requires certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Echocardiography and Peripheral Vascular Technology. Candidates should have BCLS certification and 1 to 2 years of experience with diagnostic equipment and EPIC/PACS systems.
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