Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Location:

Altru Clinic

1300 S. Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68

Summary:

Perks:
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
- Lifestyle spending credit $300

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm plus call

The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.

Essential Job Functions:

* Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.

* Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.

* Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist’s preference.

* Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.

* Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.

* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

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