Cardiac Sonographer - Elmhurst

Summary of Position

* Perform echocardiogram studies using ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart used to assist the cardiologist with diagnosis of cardiovascular pathology.

Principal Accountabilities

* Operate echocardiogram equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound imaging studies.
* Provide excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurement for Transthoracic Echoes and Stress Echoes. Comply with patient care, safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures while performing studies.
* Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions.
* Explain procedure to patient and record any additional medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
* Prepare equipment and patient for procedure.
* Monitor patient flow in exam rooms and waiting room(s). Proactively resolve patient flow issues related to the clinical visit process. Keep patients informed of any delays.
* Communicate critical results to the ordering provider and/or care team. Solicit feedback regarding pathology critical findings and additional views that may need to be performed.
* Check email correspondence, electronic task lists, and other written communication regularly throughout the business day to enable timely knowledge of and response to written correspondence.
* Assist with the orientation of new sonographers.
* Perform other job-related duties as required.