Cardiac Sonographers operate specialized diagnostic equipment to produce pictures of the heart by means of echocardiography, a method for transmitting high frequency ultrasound beams around the heart area. Sonographers in this series primarily scan the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.

Performs standard scans and ensures that physicians are provided with required information.

Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.

Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment and assists physicians during related procedures.

Selects and adjusts equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images

Confers with physician to determine if additional images or information is required

Assures the completion of patient records and patient charges.

Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients

Maintains adequate supplies in rooms and informs the supervisor when supplies are depleted.

Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents.

Performs other related duties as assigned

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in ANY of the following in Echocardiography:
   • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
   • Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
   • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
3. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Days, , Excellent Attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.