Cardiovascular sonographer vs holter scanning technician

Differences between cardiovascular sonographer and holter scanning 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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Holter scanning technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiate biomedical repairs as necessary.
• Assess cardiac physiology determine valve area calculations base on blood flow velocity through jugular veins, carotid arteries.