Cardiac Sonographer - RCS

Echo Sonographer / RDMS

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Performs adult transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and assists in trans echocardiography in accordance with established practices and procedures. Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notifies cardiologists of results of examinations. Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements. Will assist with left atrial appendage closures. Position will require rotation. Receives direction from: Providers, Department Managers/Supervisors.

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree or two (2) year technical certificate, required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in performing diagnostic echocardiograms, preferred
• Registered and/or registry eligible, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Technical certificate, required.
• Registered within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Medical Terminology, required.
• Key Boarding Skills, required.
• Basic Office Skills, required.