Echo Tech/Full-Time-Days/ Upper Valley Medical Center

Education: High School Graduate and be registered from the National Board of Cardiovascular     Technology or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.

Licensure:  Not applicable.

Certification:  Completed registry exams from the National Board of Cardiovascular

Technology or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

(ARDMS) , or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) as an RCS.

 CPR Certification required within 90 days from date in position.

4.   Experience:  Six to 12 months clinical experience and demonstrate appropriate competencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required for interaction with staff, families, and physicians.

Skills/Other:  

     Must have Good interpersonal relations skills in order to deal with patients in motivating them, and in gaining their cooperation as many tests are performed in stressful conditions.

      Must have extensive knowledge of the various cardiodiagnostic procedures so

      He/she can thoroughly explain the test to the patient.

      Major emphasis is placed upon diagnostic quality of the ECHO

      Ability to interact with physicians and develop trust and credibility with physician customers while creating a system of responsiveness to customer needs.

      High level of personal ownership in future success of the organization.