ECHOCARDIOGRAM TECHNICIAN - CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES

Summary

• POSITION INFORMATION
  • Position summary:
    • The Echo Tech performs cardiac ultrasonography, specifically echocardiograms, stress echos, and transesophageal echos (TEEs) in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, ED, and intraoperative. He/she supports the operation of the CVS Department, including processing reports, scheduling patients, and providing back-up to Cardiovascular Techs (performing EKGs and stress testing). The Echo Tech also participates in the on-call rotation.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education:
    • High school diploma and successful completion of an accredited echocardiography training program.
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    Required length and type of experience:
    • 1 year of clinical experience or successful completion of an accredited echocardiography training program.
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    Required licensure, certification or registry:
    • Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Specialist (RCS) OR registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR registry eligibly with agreement to pass registry within 1 year of employment.