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Description The Pediatric/Congenital Cardiac Sonographer performs or assists in echocardiogram examinations, renders technical assistance, and maintains and cares for ultrasound equipment The sonographer’s primary responsibility will be to perform transthoracic echocardiogram examinations in pediatric and congenital cardiac patients, from neonatal to adult age range. Additional responsibilities may include performance of fetal echocardiograms. Opportunity also exists for performance of stress echocardiography and assistance to the physicians in performing transesophageal echocardiography. Responsibilities Prepares and examines all patients, verifying their identity for echocardiogram examinations in accordance with established departmental procedures and techniques, which includes obtaining health status and medical history, patient’s cooperation or ability to tolerate the examination. Confirms that the ultrasound examination correlates with patient clinical history and presentation. Inform physician in charge of any contraindications to the procedure. 2. Operates and adjusts ultrasound equipment, cleans and makes minor adjustments, taking safety precautions necessary to protect patients and personnel from electric shock or other hazards. Reports any malfunction to the appropriate ...