Shannon Health
Job SummaryThe 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. The Vascular Sonographer performs ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation, Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results.EducationEcho Vascular Tech IEducation TypeProgram of StudyRequired/PreferredHigh School DiplomaN/ARequiredAccredited ProgramEcho or VascularPreferredEcho Vascular Tech IIEducation TypeProgram of StudyRequired/PreferredHigh School DiplomaN/ARequiredAccredited ProgramEcho or VascularRequiredExperienceEcho Vascular Tech INumber of YearsType of ExperienceRequired/Preferred1 yearEcho or VascularRequiredEcho Vascular Tech IINumber of YearsType of ExperienceRequired/Preferred1 yearEcho and VascularRequiredCertification & LicensuresEcho Vascular Tech ITypeRequired/PreferredAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRequired*Echo Vascular Tech IITypeRequired/PreferredAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) CertificationRequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRequired**Must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire