Tech - First Connect

Unit Notes
Department: ECHO/CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS
Specialty Certifications:
* ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer)
RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)
VS (Vascular Sonographer)
RVT (Registered Vascular Tech)
***Do they require additional certifications: AE (adult echo) or PE (pediatric echo)?
ARDMS - RDCS (AE) CCI- RCS
How many scanners/rooms does this dept have? varied
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Possible 4 sites SJMC, SFH, SCH, SAH but will try to keep at one site. May move midday (rare)
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties Echocardiography
Experience or 'Must have' skills Experienced in TTE, TEE, contrast, bubble studies
Average # of studies per day 7
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use
EMR - Epic, Change Healthcare (formally McKesson)
Department Specific Equipment Philips Epiq 7, iE33
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech? Regional echo supervisor
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? N/A
Radiologist in-house? Cardiologist in house
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No
Shifts & Scheduling 5-8s or 4-10s (4-10s most likely)
Weekend Requirement yes
Holiday Requirement yes, possible
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? yes occasional, 45 min order to scan begin
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? yes
Department specific orientation will be provided
Additional Notes Will do both outpatient and inpatient depending on need at site. Sites located about 20 minutes (max) from tertiary center (SJMC.) All sites use same equipment and EMR.