POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Sonographer with Echo is a registered professional primarily specializing in the utilization of Ultrasound/Echo equipment as necessary to perform echocardiogram examinations under the direction of a Radiologist and/or Hospitalist. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Follows ultrasound protocol according to American College of Radiology (ACR) standards and departmental and Hospital policies and procedures


• Follows echo protocols according to ASE standards, hospital policies and department procedures 


• Maintains standards for ACR accreditation


• Positions patients and performs all required ultrasound procedures


• Demonstrates proper knowledge and use of varied ultrasound equipment


• Demonstrates knowledge of the software set up for the ultrasound unit


• Adequately explains the examination to the patient including that the report will be available within 24 hours


• Demonstrates tact and empathy in all interactions with patients


• Recognizes knowledge limitations and seeks assistance when indicated or needed


• Notifies Radiologist or Cardiologist promptly of any patient requiring immediate intervention and treatment


• Strives to problem solve conflicts by using proper communication channels and chain of command


• Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all department equipment including PACS, Meditech, computer systems and phones


• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy when inputting exams, patient data, account numbers and physician orders into the EMR


• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy at the end of the day that the exam ordered was the exam done and proper documentation is complete including putting exam in taken status


• Responsible for professional working knowledge of QA/QC for ACR accredited facilities


• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and ordering supplies


• Perform their assigned duties with regard to all admitted patients, outpatients, and eligible beneficiaries regardless of underlying disease process or physical conditions.


• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations utilizing the appropriate ultrasound equipment.


• Be responsible for the independent operation of the appropriate ultrasound equipment and for communicating examination results.


• Uses cognitive Sonography skills to identify, locate, evaluate, and record data as appropriate.


• Independently differentiates between normal and pathologic structures.


• Consults medical history ensuring appropriateness of examination.


• Schedules, coordinates, and records examination results.


• Prepares and maintains operational logs.


• Calibrates and maintains equipment, orders supplies as needed.


• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.


• Ultrasound technician assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonography area and addresses problems/concerns of patient care as they arise. Performs other related duties as assigned.


• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain Infection Control standards set by the Hospital.