Cardiac Sonographer

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Perform inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound testing to include 2D echo / Doppler, stress exams, and transesophageal echocardiograms as well as other duties assigned by manager, supervisor or lead sonographer. Provide complex technical care with the use of ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and provide all necessary documentation and preliminary exam findings.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of registry approved ultrasound program or equivalent experience according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required. Credential in echocardiography in one of the following required:
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of related experience as a hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory cardiac sonographer preferred.