Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology/ Sonography (Required)
• In lieu of an Associates Degree; a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable

Work Experience

• 4 - 5 years Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Adult Echo or Pediatric Echo
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Essential Functions

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

ABLE TO PERFORM ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY/ VASCULAR ULTRASOUND EXAMS

• Perform required exams without supervision that meet quality standards of the lab and interpreting physicians.
• Act as a resource in area of expertise.
• Provide leadership and training opportunities to department through department stand ups and on the job training.
• Adult Echo/ Pediatric Echo/ Adult Vascular Exams.
• TEE Echocardiography.
• Assist OR with ultrasound guided procedures.
• Perform Pediatric Echocardiography as required.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.