Echocardiogram Technologist

Job description

Overview JOB SUMMARY: The Echocardiogram Technologist functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Staff Sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Echocardiogram Technologist activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or GED. Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed. Experience: Minimum of six months experience on adults required. Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated competency in echocardiograms on adults and demonstrated competency on pediatric patients within 6 months of hire. License/Certifications: Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiol...