Cardiology Physician

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing all echocardiography-related procedures in a clinic setting. This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular principles and ultrasound physics and instrumentation as well as the ability to produce and evaluate cardiac ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.

The cardiac sonographer is responsible for acting as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients and family members while exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of the clinical examination.

The cardiac sonographer will also provide the physician with an oral or written summary of the technical findings as well as provide patient education.

• Perform all echocardiography-related procedures in a clinic setting
• Act as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients and family members
• Provide the physician with an oral or written summary of the technical findings
• Provide patient education

• Associates Degree in Applied Science
• Certification - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• 3+ years of Sonographer Experience