Echo Sonographer- JPS Main- Nights

Job Summary

The Echo Sonographer I-IV performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including 2-D echocardiography, color flow and Echo Doppler procedures on all patients as prescribed by the medical provider.

Essential Job Functions Accountabilities

• Performs 2-D echocardiography color flow and echo Doppler procedures on patients.
• Assists the Cardiologist or designee along with other staff in trans-esophageal echo procedures and stress echocardiography.
• Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.
• Positions patients’ appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as directed by the provider.
• Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence.
• Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images.
• This includes any required post processing at remote workstations.
• Views sonograms, adjusts equipment to obtain images, including color distinctions and distinguishes audible sounds.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.
• Ensures patient care is performed in a timely manner.
• Identifies patient orders and works to prevent treatment/procedure delays ensuring the continuation of service.
• Completes documentation and meets current standards including policies and procedures and documentation of all mandatory forms within the scope of the job, including EMR including pre, intra, and post-procedural assessments, medication administration, progress notes, etc. Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.
• Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Assists in intra-operative and interventional procedures as needed.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice.
• Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.