Cardiovascular sonographer vs electrocardiograph technician

Differences between cardiovascular sonographer and electrocardiograph technician duties and responsibilities

Cardiovascular sonographer example responsibilities.

• Facilitate physician to help achieve ICAEL accreditation status.
• Obtain full patient history, vital signs, EKG s and verify patient medication.
• Complete patient intake, including: EKG, vitals, medications, and patient history.
• Fast pace work environment, independently perform ultrasound examinations on patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Develop strong relationships with cardiologists and cardiac anesthesiologist, supporting each professional's unique style and needs.
• Prepare patients for various examinations by reviewing requisitions and case history as well as explaining procedures to patients.
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Electrocardiograph technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Assist the radiologists with interventional procedures to include thyroid biopsies, renal biopsies, prostate biopsies, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.
• Perform electrocardiogram recordings on patients as ordered by a physician.
• Interpret and document the EKG reading, and give it to the doctor for review.
• Respond to EKG requests via use of pager, phone system and overhead paging system.
• Review patient's clinical record to obtain and record identifying information require for ECG records.
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