Echocardiographer

Job description

• Position Summary
• Performs echocardiography, holter monitoring and assists Cardiologists during stress echo testing. Assures patient safety protocols are followed. Functions as the first line interface with patient in the successful accomplishment of echo imaging needs.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Work Experience
• One year of echocardiography or ultrasonography experience preferred.
• Education
• Completion of an Echocardiography program, Ultrasonography program, or equivalent on the job training required.
• Certifications/Licensure
• Registered Echocardiographer (OR) registry eligible through ARDMS, CCI, or related registry required.
• Job Specific Performance Standards
• The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
• Performs Echocardiographic examinations of the heart. Also performs Holter monitor hook-ups and holter scanning. Pediatric echo training preferred.
• Assists and performs stress (treadmill and pharmacological) procedures, intraoperative and regular transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Schedules, coordinates with, and assists Cardiologists during diagnostic procedures.
• Provides education for patients and staff regarding Holter Monitors, Stress Testing, and Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography testing and technology.
• Prepares echo studies for review by on staff Cardiologist or Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Maintains appropriate records on Cardiac exams, holter exams, stress echo exams and pediatric echo exams.