Cardiac Sonographer- The Miriam Hospital
Core
Performs and interprets ultrasonic evaluations of the heart using various echocardiography techniques to support patient care.
Role type
Cardiac Sonographer
Builds
Diagnostic cardiac imaging studies
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, intraoperative echocardiography, patient safety and comfort, continuing professional development, quality assurance
Preferred skills
Teaching cardiology fellows, data collection and analysis of research
Technologies
Medical ultrasound equipment
Responsibilities
Perform and interpret M-mode, two-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal, and intraoperative echocardiography; explain procedures to patients; assist in teaching cardiology fellows; schedule cases; participate in research data collection; maintain quality assurance and infection control standards.