Job Overview:

Performs in-patient and out-patient echocardiography testing. Assists physician with performing stress echo and trans esophageal testing. Maintains equipment in good working order, selects appropriate settings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate, graduate of approved school for cardiopulmonary technology field currently proposing minimum of an Associate Degree in Science.

Preferred:

• Up to 24 months of clinical ECHO testing experience desired, in house training will be considered

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and extensive EKG experience
• Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
• Perform echo cardiograms, stress echos and TEE
• Effectively interacts with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
• Assists fellow sonographers with workload when appropriate