ECHO VASCULAR TECH I at Shannon Health

Job Summary The Echo Sonographer performs a variety of routine echocardiograms including, but not limited to, Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Locates, evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. Transmits exams, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician. The Vascular Sonographer performs ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation, Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results. Education Echo Vascular Tech I Education Type Program of Study Required/Preferred High School Diploma N/A Required Accredited Program Echo or Vascular Preferred Echo Vascular Tech II Education Type Program of Study Required/Preferred High School Diploma N/A Required Accredited Program Echo or Vascular Required Experience Echo Vascular Tech I Number of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred 1 year Echo or Vascular Required Echo Vascular Tech II Number of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred 1 year Echo and Vascular Required Certification