Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Cardio/Pulmonary/Neurology and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s), the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.

Education:

• Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.
• Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.

• Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms.

Vascular Ultrasound Experience Preferred.

• Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry‑eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire.
• BLS healthcare provider required.

• Strong communication skills.
• Must be well versed in medical terminology.
• Ability to explain the purpose of the echo cardiographic examination to the patient and answer patient's questions.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology, hemodynamics and embryology, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Ability to maintain confidential information.