Registered Echo Tech - Non-Invasive Heart Lab

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Echocardiogram Sonographer is to obtain high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and or treatment of patients.

Aultman Hospital

Our Echocardiogram Department provides comprehensive, noninvasive cardiovascular diagnostic services that support the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of heart and vascular conditions. The department performs a wide range of cardiac ultrasound procedures, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), stress echocardiograms, contrast studies, structural heart support, and advanced imaging techniques.

Staffed by highly trained sonographers, nurses, and physicians, the department utilizes state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to assess cardiac structure and function, evaluate heart valves, measure blood flow, identify congenital and acquired heart disease, and monitor treatment outcomes. The team works collaboratively with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate, timely diagnostic information that supports high-quality patient care.

The department is committed to patient safety, service excellence, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and ongoing advancements in cardiovascular imaging. Through efficient operations, evidence-based practices, and a patient-centered approach, the Echocardiogram Department plays a critical role in the early detection and management of cardiovascular disease across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Graduate from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
• One full additional year of clinical experience in a cardiac lab desirable.
• Holds and maintains or is eligible to sit for current valid licensure related to cardiac ultrasound.
• RDCS (registered diagnostic cardiac technologist) by the ARDMS.
• CCI (registered cardiac sonographer) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Must have adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease processes.

• Performs clinical and diagnostic assessments on all tests done by the department. Records all pertinent medical information relative to exam type and able to record thorough images capable of a diagnostic interpretation.
• Display tact and sympathy necessary in dealing with patients and fellow employees.
• Good attendance record with infrequent absentee and tardiness.
• Computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups and presenting for educational purposes.

• Capable of working independently as well as cohesively as a team. Must represent self as a team member and a role model to other sonographers in the department.
• Coordinates work schedule with Unit Director to assure workload coverage.
• Must travel to different locations for daily assignments.
• May work at multiple sites within one day.
• Coordinates with Lead Sonographer and/or Unit Director in organizing and presenting continuing medical education classes to sonographers and doctors.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic cardiac laboratory examinations.
• Use cognitive sonographer skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic images.
• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.
• Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patients.
• Assess the patient and correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed.
• Consults with patient and/or patient chart regarding patient's history when necessary.
• Performs the following procedures:
  Adult echocardiography and other tests as determined by the Unit Director and Medical Director of the Cardiac Lab.
• Operates complex ultrasound equipment and other patient assessment equipment pertinent to department needs. Selects appropriate equipment settings and transducer frequency/size for proper examination.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures visualized on the monitor and is able to differentiate normal from abnormal and recognize artifacts. Understands when to seek advice.
• Initiate Patient IV and inject…