POSITION STANDARDS Associates Degree from accredited cardiac ultrasound program or RDCS/RCS-eligible background with 1 year of cardiac echo experience. Proficient on all equipment in the lab within the first 3 months of employment. Certified through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in Adult Echocardiography. Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire. BLS certification required. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. Physical Activity: Sitting: 1% to 33% Standing: 34% to 66% Walking: 34% to 66% Bending: 34% to 66% Squatting: 1% to 33% Crouching: 1% to 33% Kneeling: 1% to 33% Reaching: 34% to 66% Upper Extremity: Use of upper extremity: 67% to 100% Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: Initial push up to a maximum of 46 pounds: 1% to 33% Initial pull up to a maximum of 46 pounds: 1% to 33% Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100% Sustained pull up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 1% to 33% Lift up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100% Carry up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100% PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Position Objective

Performs basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures to include 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and 3-D LVEF Echocardiograms.

 

Performance Expectation

Performs all basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures. Edits tracings, makes measurements and enters data into computer. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings. Performs cardiac sonographer duties to meet departmental needs including recognizing arrhythmias and implications of specific cardiac and related diagnoses to obtain optimal studies. Operates complex equipment accordingly. Participates in imaging conference presentations. Facilitates patient flow within the section and maintains a pro-active approach in dealing with patient concerns. Participates in Quality Assurance and quality control programs. Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented. Performs other duties as required or assigned.