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SUMMARY To provide high quality ultrasound studies in an efficient and timely manner. Must have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic measurements, and visualization of blood flow using 2D, M-mode, color-flow and spectral Doppler. • Performs high quality ultrasound exams of the cerebral and peripheral blood vessels • Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, uses the worklist and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures • Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer patient questions regarding ultrasound exams • Independently performs Echocardiograms, Carotid doppler, and Lower/Upper extremity venous studies according to policy and procedure • Comply with all IAC standards for the echo/vascular laboratory as applicable • Able to recognize emergent results and give a preliminary report to the reading cardiologist and/or referring physician’s office • Able to transfer studies from the ultrasound machine to the PACS storage for the reading cardiologist to interpret in a timely manner • Able to navigate through the ultrasound reporting system and help solve basic problems with the system • Merge studies to the appropriate order if needed • Place study in patient folder with patient name, medical record number and physician name • Print and edit studies in the reporting system • Burn CD’s for echo/vascular studies as needed • Clean and sanitize equipment and work area after each patient use and as needed ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Utilizes patient worklist appropriately • Able to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairs • Initiate technical support when needed for ultrasound machine and/or storage system • Able to maintain adequate par values of supplies and restock as necessary for ultrasound rooms • Answer unattended departmental telephones as necessary • Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Must have excellent critical thinking and decision making skills • Must have excellent time management and organizational skills • Must have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workers EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION • Registered with ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/AE) and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) with >2 years clinical experience, preferred • Must have current CPR certification or within 3 months of hire CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCIENCE, ART & SERVICE OF MEDICINE Customer Service:   Enhances the customer experience, good communicator, listens to others, professional and ethical, tactful, respectful, positive attitude, service oriented and responsive to staff and customer needs, focused on customer satisfaction Teamwork:  Works well with others, cooperative Problem Solving:  Identifies problems and seeks solutions, has vision for new improved processes, creative, innovative Initiative:  Self-motivated, seeks opportunities for improvement Responsibility/Accountability:  Willingness to adapt to change, takes ownership of daily operations, meets deadlines, follows-through, strives for excellence, dependable Leadership:  Leads by example, role model, inspires others with positive attitude, motivates, flexible thinking, receptive to new perspectives, advises others on appropriate action, ability to make sound decisions, has long-term focus