Cardiac Sonographer
Boston, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of
the heart echocardiograms. Also performs stress and dobutamine echocardiograms,
which requires a high level of knowledge to interpret and analyze test
performance and results.Must be proficient and knowledgeable in non-imaging
continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging
abnormal pathologiesMust have mastered all phases of echocardiography in
order to be proficient in diagnosing the following:Wall motion abnormalitiesLeft ventricular regional wall abnormalitiesPericardial, pleural effusionConnections of stenotic and regurgitant lesions andCongenital abnormalitiesMust have the ability to review and interpret test
results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary
report.Reviews the patients chart to obtain pertinent
clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and
perform cardiac examination.Explains procedure to the patient and positions
patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination.Performs several portable studies a day requiring
mobilization of the equipment by the technician.Records and reviews test results for accuracy and
prepares test reports, utilize ancillary devices ( video recorder and
transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination.Records, calculates and plots known control values
on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting
out test results.Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly
condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies
and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable, transducer, and
ultrasound machine.