ADVANCED ECHO SONOGRAPHER (DAYS)

Job Description:
• The Advanced Echo Sonographer (AES) is an experienced and fully competent cardiac echo sonographer, well versed in all echocardiographic techniques, whose role necessitates physician trust as it has responsibility for quantitation of echocardiographic images, pre-reading of echocardiographic exams prior to submittal to the physician, and preparation of preliminary interpreting physician reports for final physician review and approval.
• Performs cardiac echo sonography at an advanced level that ensures proper anatomic and physiologic data to establish an accurate diagnosis for clinical decision-making and patient management.
• The AES reviews the indication for and quality of an echocardiographic examination and assists with obtaining additional images if needed to result in a complete and fully diagnostic examination.
• Working under the supervision of a physician trained and certified in echocardiography, also participates in research studies involving echocardiography, performing studies and assisting the medical and clinical staff in obtaining consent as needed.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as cardiac echo sonographer of which at least 3 years have been in a hospital.
• Certification in RDCS from ARDMS or RCS or RCCS from CCI Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Advanced medical training such as that which might be acquired through medical school or higher level of medical background experience