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Cardiovascular Sonographer II

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

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Quick overview

Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. Responsible for initiating vascular, echo, and exercise testing using sound waves for diagnosis.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree in Cardiovascular Technology and registration in vascular technology or cardiac sonography (ARDMS or CCI). Must have BLS certification and at least two years of pertinent cardiovascular experience.

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Job description

Department

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Serv Job Summary

Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures on adult, geriatric, and pediatric and adolescent patients. Responsible for initiating all vascular or echo and exercise testing procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed sound waves for radiologic diagnosis or intervention. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Required Qualifications
Require graduation from a Cardiovascular Technology Program (AS, BS, or AA degree).
Require registration in either vascular technology or cardiac sonography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RVT and RDCS) or adult cardiac sonography and vascular specialty from Cardiac Credentialing International (RVS, RCS)
Require training by the American Heart Association in BLS within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Require two (2) years of pertinent cardiovascular experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Mandatory Education: AS: Associate of Science

Preferred Education: BD: Bachelor Degree

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Preferred License and Certs

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/