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Responsibilities:
Performs 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping, cardiac Doppler echocardiography tests and vascular exams on the adult and geriatric patient population. Responsible for maintaining performance improvement documentation in cardiac and ultrasound in accordance with IAC.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
An appropriate credential in echocardiography:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS), Sonography Canada
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Additional credential in one of the following:
Registered Vascular Technologist RVT (ARDMS)
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through (CCI)
Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (RS) through ARRT
Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
PREFERRED
Membership in professional society or societies related to the field of sonography.
Graduate of an accredited sonography or cardiovascular technology program.