Competency; Must demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department.
ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
Must meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications
Obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS as applicable to the department:
Vascular technology
RPHS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)
TCD (Transcranial Doppler)
Adult Echo
Adult Congenital Echo
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
Obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service:
≥10 + echocardiography experience
≥5+ echocardiography experience + Associates Degree
Competency (participate in either of the following)
* Must complete a minimum of 1500 studies as related to credentials
* Must have documented Echo Medical Director review of a minimum of 5 studies in addition to a supervisory skills pass off of a minimum of 20 studies. (Must use IMH health approved form)
Formal written recommendation by each of the following:
* Echo/Vascular Manager
* Cardiovascular Director
* CV Imaging Medical Director
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
