Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist

• May have to travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures
• When ordered, prepares and administers ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes in status as thorough comprehensive preliminary report of study data to Physician staff
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results

• Accredited Program: Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)
• Adult Echocardiography: One (1) year of experience working in an IAC accredited institution or credentialed new grads (within 1 year of graduation)
• Pediatric Echocardiography: One (1) year of experience imaging congenital heart defect and surgical repairs in an IAC accredited institution or new grads (within 1 year of graduation)
• Must obtain credential within six (6) months of starting the position
• Appropriate credential in Echocardiography: Registered as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (AE) from ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from CCI
• Pediatric Echocardiography: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) from ARDMS, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from CCI

Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus