ECHO VASCULAR TECH I

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.

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.

Education

Echo Vascular Tech I

Education Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma

N / A

Required

Accredited Program

Echo or Vascular

Preferred

Echo Vascular Tech II

Education Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma

N / A

Required

Accredited Program

Echo or Vascular

Required

Experience

Echo Vascular Tech I

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

1 year

Echo or Vascular

Required

Echo Vascular Tech II

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

1 year

Echo and Vascular

Required

Certification & Licensures

Echo Vascular Tech I

Type

Required / Preferred

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification

Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required

Echo Vascular Tech II

Type

Required / Preferred

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required

• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire