Registered Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

• Performs all types of Cardiac Ultrasound procedures including Transthoracic Echocardiogram, Treadmill Stress Echocardiograms, and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.
• Performs specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols.
• Performs ultrasound procedures for Cardiac Ultrasound procedures and other specific areas as required.
• Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment. Performs portable exams in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units and off-site locations.
• Records images and makes hard copies (CD’s) where applicable.
• Uses Epic to schedule and complete exams as applicable. Completes preliminary reports in Epic.
• Serves as a resource to sonographers, MDs, and students.

• Specialized post‑secondary training equal to two years of college.
• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), including the RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, under the ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) for cardiac specialties.

Demonstrates expertise in performing Cardiac Ultrasound procedures, including Transthoracic Echocardiograms and Stress Echocardiograms, while utilizing Epic for scheduling and reporting. Holds necessary certifications and provides guidance to peers and students in a clinical setting.

• Cardiac Ultrasound Procedures
• Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• Stress Echocardiograms
• Epic Software
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

• Cardiac Ultrasound Procedures
• Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• Treadmill Stress Echocardiogram
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
• Ultrasound Equipment Operation
• Image Recording
• Preliminary Reporting

• Resourcefulness
• Collaboration

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

• Cardiac Ultrasound
• Portable Exams
• Operating Room
• Intensive Care Units

• Epic Software
• Ultrasound Equipment