Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital - Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms - Assesses and prepares patients for procedures - Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist - Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort - Adjusts equipment controls and modifies...

Imaging: - Provides quality real time 2D, 3D, M Mode and doppler applications to acquire images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in ultrasound physics. -

Echo Procedures. - Determines and instructs patient in proper preparation for exam; explains examination process and procedure to patient; positions patient for each examination to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort; adjusts equipment controls; modifies each study during the exam to demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and/or pathology accurately; determines need for additional views depending on patient variables or demonstrated pathology; manipulates transthoracic transducer by hand over diagnostic area in order to image cardiac structures and visualize hemodynamic flow patterns as necessary; selects appropriate scan based on...