Cardiac Sonographer PRN
Core
Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition with the patient at rest, including morphologic imaging, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic parameters, and visualization of blood flow.
Role type
Diagnostic cardiac sonographer
Builds
Echocardiographic diagnostic images
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Transthoracic transducer acquisition, Morphologic imaging, Myocardial function assessment, Hemodynamic parameter recording, Blood flow visualization, Stress echocardiographic testing, Contrast imaging administration
Preferred skills
Orientation and training of new staff
Technologies
Diagnostic equipment, Echocardiography technology
Responsibilities
Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition, Gathers echocardiographic diagnostic images for all patients including clinically complex patients, Communicates findings to the Healthcare Team including recognition of abnormal studies, Performs stress echocardiographic testing under the direction of a physician, Performs and administers contrast imaging under the direction of a physician, Assists in the orientation and training of new staff