The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiography exams, including sub-specialty exams such as stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography. Employing two-dimensional and color Spectral Doppler and M-mode imaging techniques, the sonographer images patients as requested by ordering physician. The sonographer works independently, consulting with the ordering or interpreting physician as needed, especially when unusual or unexpected findings are encountered. Must have the ability to synthesize varying amounts of data related to the patient’s medical history. The Sonographer is responsible for the patient’s welfare for the entire time the patient is in the outpatient facility, or for the length of time the inpatient is in the testing area.
Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient in/or willing to cross train for vascular examinations.
• Ability to function independently and proficiently.
• Must be able to move and lift patients, equipment, and supplies on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in a high stress, work in intensive environment.
• Must be able to operate HIS and CIS computers.
• Must have working knowledge of clinical emergency equipment such as oxygen tanks and suction apparatus
• Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO

Submission Requirements

• 2-3 years full-time experience in a dedicated echocardiography laboratory preferred
• Vascular experience preferred
• RDCS/RCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; ARMDS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer; CCI - Required
• Certification as an RVT through the ARDMS, RVS through the CCI - Preferred
• Meditech Expanse experience preferred

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSARDMS
BLS (AHA)
RDCS
Additional License RequirementsRCS; CCI certification REQUIRED