- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Associate
- $39–$59 per hour
- 1+ years
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.
Compensation
Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68 Summary: ✔ Salary range: $39.12 - $58.68 USD Hourly ✔ $10,000 Sign on Bonus or Educational Sponsorship available
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Associates - Cardiac Sonographer
- Associates - Related Field