Job Summary
The Echo Sonographer performs a variety of routine echocardiograms including, but not limited to, Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Locates, evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. Transmits exams, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician.
The Vascular Sonographer performs ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation, Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results.
Education
Echo Vascular Tech I
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required
Accredited Program
Echo or Vascular
Preferred
Echo Vascular Tech II
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required
Accredited Program
Echo or Vascular
Required
Experience
Echo Vascular Tech I
Number of Years
Type of Experience
Required/Preferred
1 year
Echo or Vascular
Required
Echo Vascular Tech II
Number of Years
Type of Experience
Required/Preferred
1 year
Echo and Vascular
Required
Certification & Licensures
Echo Vascular Tech I
Type
Required/Preferred
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Required*
Echo Vascular Tech II
Type
Required/Preferred
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Required*
*Must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire