Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech / Ultrasound Tech

Cardiovascular TechnologistQualifications: 2 year / Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology/ Sonography (Required). In lieu of an Associates Degree; a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable. Work Experience: 4 - 5 years Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Required). Licenses and Certifications: Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Adult Echo or Pediatric Echo or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).Essential Functions:Technology and Equipment Use: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.Ability to Perform Adult Echocardiography/ Vascular Ultrasound Exams: Perform required exams without supervision that meet quality standards of the lab and interpreting physicians. Act as a resource in area of expertise. Provide leadership and training opportunities to department through department stand ups and on the job training. Adult Echo/ Pediatric Echo/ Adult Vascular Exams. TEE Echocardiography. Assist OR with ultrasound guided procedures. Perform Pediatric Echocardiography as required.Additional Duties: Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.