reg cardiac sonographer - Maryville, United States - Blount Memorial Hospital

Description

Job Description

• JOB SUMMARY
  • The REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER works directly with patients using several types of ultrasound techniques to obtain high quality cardiac images. Works closely with Cardiologist assisting in transesphogeal echocardiography and stress echoes.
• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  • Education and/or experience: Two – four years experience in echocardiography and related cardiac testing or a graduate of ultrasound school with an Associate of Science degree. Registered or registry eligible preferred.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Medical terminology, especially cardiac and ultrasonic terms. Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics.
  • Skills: Requires active listening, to give full attention to what the patients say, ask, or request. Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with patients and families as well as coworkers and physicians.
  • Abilities: Time management.

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