POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs Adult & Neonatal (cross-trained) Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) and Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) examinations in compliance with protocols, and techniques, as outlined in Guidelines and Standards in the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Echo-ultrasound sonographers must have ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) registration in both RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by the end of the probationary period.
• By the end of their probationary period, newly hired sonographers must be in an IV insertion/administration education course (ASE/SDMS approved course or by SBSH Nursing Education Department) with continued early IV education c...