Echo Tech

Job Description

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

Required

ARDMS or CCI Credential

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Required

Experience

Non-Registered Echo Tech

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

2+

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Preferred

Registered Echo Tech

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

2+

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Preferred

Certification & Licensures

Non-Registered Echo Tech

Type

Required / Preferred

Must hold an active credential or license in a health-related field.

Required

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Required

Registered Echo Tech

Type

Required / Preferred

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification

Required

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Required

• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire