Echo/Cardiac Sonographer
About The Position
An Echocardiography Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience has demonstrated competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in cardiac ultrasound. Demonstrates the cognitive skills required to perform comprehensive echocardiograph imaging. Demonstrates the technical skills and abilities required to perform comprehensive echocardiograph exams. Demonstrates knowledge understanding and technical requirements for Contrast Echocardiography (LVO Doppler enhancement MCE shunt evaluation). In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- No experience required
- 2 years relevant experience preferred
- RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 2 years relevant experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
