Registered Echocardiography Technologist

Education

• Associate's Degree required.

• Graduate of an accredited program with an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Cardiac Sonography degree, or certified by a certificate program in Cardiac Sonography; OR

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program with an A.A.S. degree; OR

• On-the-job training with demonstrated competence in Cardiac Sonography.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills.

• Must be able to comply with hospital on-call requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or equivalent approved organization required.

• Current CPR certification required.

• Performs complete studies including M-Mode, Real Time, Color Flow Mapping, and Doppler.

• Obtains permanent records of examinations.

• Participates in reading studies with physicians and contributes professional knowledge to the final diagnostic impression or report.

• Performs daily recording, copying, and filing of examinations performed.

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.