JOB SUMMARY
Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and related procedures to assess cardiac function and structure. Assists physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of echocardiographic procedures, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.
- Operates ultrasound equipment to acquire diagnostic images.
- Analyzes images for technical quality and diagnostic content.
- Documents findings and prepares preliminary reports.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to safety protocols.
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Schedule / Shift
Days

Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or cardiovascular technology program.

Certifications
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with a specialty in Adult Echocardiography (AE) OR Registered Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist (RCVT) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience
- [Number] years of experience performing echocardiograms.

Skills
- Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment and performing echocardiographic examinations.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Strong understanding of echocardiographic techniques and protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EMR / Systems
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Patient Population
- Adult patients.

Unit / Specialty
- Echocardiography Lab

Floating / On-Call
- May be required to float to other related departments as needed.