Cardiac Sonographer

Responsibilities: Perform all transthoracic ultrasound exams as requested by physicians and according to facility and department standards and practice.

Requirements:

• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in the specialty(ies): Adult Echocardiography (AE) required and Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) preferred.
• Active CPR licensed (required)
• 2-3+ years of experience in Echocardgraphy (required)
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.
• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
• Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Ability to support unit activities, staff and perform other duties (e.i clerical work, place reminder calls)
• Ability to work rotating weekends and on call (if need be)

Education:

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Associates of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable or comparable education in Echocardiography