CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

Job Description

• POSITION SUMMARY
  
  • The cardiac/vascular sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
    
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Licenses and Certifications Required
    
    • RDCS, CCI, RDMS, or ARRT(S) registered (required within 2 years when NDMIRTBE license is conditional)
      
    • NDMIRTBE licensed or NDMIRTBE conditional license
      
    • Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS required within 30 days of hire
      
  • Educational Requirements
    
    • Echocardiography/Vascular Technologist:
      
      • RDCS, CCI, RDMS, or ARRT registered (required within 2 years when NDMIRTBE license is conditional)
        
      • RVT optional
        
      • Will be cross trained into pediatric echo and vascular ultrasound if no formal education has been completed
        
      • Keep current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements
        
  • Experience Requirements
    
    • Experience preferred but not required
      
    • New graduates welcome to apply
      
  • Special Skills or Training Requirements
    
    • Graduate of formal Echocardiography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is preferred.