Cardiac Sonographer - Bengaluru, India - Spandana Hospital
Description
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.Monitors the patients physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff. Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.Performs general office duties:
maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.