Position Summary: Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms using specialized equipment; performs transesophageal echocardiograms under the supervision of a cardiologist.
Responsibilities:

• Collects relevant information regarding patient identification, procedure, appropriateness for indicated signs and symptoms, pregnancy status, patient preparation, contraindications, safety screenings, and patient assessment.
• Analyzes information to safely and accurately provide care according to established policies, protocols and guidelines for patient safety.
• Provides patient education by explaining procedures and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand.
• Addresses patient's questions and concerns.
• Verifies patient informed consent (procedure, contrast and radiopharmaceutical) when indicated.
• Refers questions about outcomes, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis ...