Shannon Health
Job Summary
The Echo Sonographer performs a variety of routine echocardiograms including, but not limited to, Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Locates, evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. Transmits exams, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician.
Education
Non-Registered Echo Tech
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required
Active credential or license in a health-related field
Allied Heath educations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and registered nurse.
Required
Registered Echo Tech
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
The Echo Sonographer performs a variety of routine echocardiograms including, but not limited to, Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Locates, evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. Transmits exams, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician.
Education
Non-Registered Echo Tech
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required
Active credential or license in a health-related field
Allied Heath educations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and registered nurse.
Required
Registered Echo Tech
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A