Cardiac Sonographer at Optum summary:
As a Cardiac Sonographer, I provide essential technical support within the Cardiology Department, operating echocardiography equipment to perform various types of echocardiograms. I focus on patient-centered care by educating patients and ensuring timely processing of test results. My responsibilities include maintaining equipment, compiling reports for cardiologist analysis, and adhering to professional standards and infection control procedures.
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Under general supervision, provides primary technical assistance to the Cardiology Department through the Non-Invasive Lab, providing necessary support to the physicians within established guidelines. Facilitates a smooth work and patient flow.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs 2D, M-Mode Doppler, and exercise stress echocardiography (Treadmill and Pharmacologic) as directed by physicians
- Provides Patient Centered Care through patient education, explanation of processes, and timely test results
- Compiles timely reports which are submitted to Cardiologist for analysis and interpretation
- Maintains echocardiography equipment. Orders and stocks all echocardiography supplies
- Proficient on completing preliminary report form for placement in the Intelispace cardiovascular reporting system
- Follows all required infection control procedures
- Attends required meetings and participates in professional development
- Facilitates and Maintains interdepartmental professionalism and communication
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Keywords:
Cardiac Sonographer, Echocardiography, Patient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, 2D Imaging, M-Mode, Doppler, Pharmacologic Stress Tests, Cardiology, Healthcare