Overview
Skills
Job Details
Graduate of a cardiac echocardiography program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or possess equivalent education and/or experience.
Completion of equivalent training through self-study, on-the-job training, or related methods.
Upon hire: Must hold one of the following certifications:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or
Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Upon hire: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful completion of national certification exams in cardiac echocardiography, color Doppler, and stress testing administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Previous experience as a hospital-based Sonographer within the department.