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Position Summary

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and emergency echocardiographic diagnostic procedures on neonatal through geriatric patients including competency in performing echocardiogram/Doppler studies, stress echocardiograms with and without contrast, transesophageal echocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, intraoperative echocardiograms and echo guided pericardiocentesis.  This position provides clinical expertise in echocardiography as mentors/preceptors to staff.  A cardiac sonographer must maintain skills through participation in an appropriate continuing education program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides education to the patient and family
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in performing adult and pediatric echocardiograms
• Demonstrates the ability to competently perform all other cardiac diagnostic procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to competently process documentation/perform clerical duties
• Address the age specific needs of population served
• Be at work and be on time
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Prioritize and multitask