Performs echocardiograms according to physician's orders and established practices and procedures. Confers with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements. Evaluates nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patient priorities to accommodate them. Advises cardiologists of results of examination and provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation. Notifies cardiologist of significant scans necessitating immediate attention to patient.
RDCS or RCS Certified
CPR
Graduate of accredited ultrasound program
Minimum of 1 yr verifiable, pediatric and adult echocardiography experience.