Cardiac (CV) Sonographer

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.  

2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.  

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.  

1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 

2. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self. 

3. Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals. 

The Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers. 

To apply for the next level, the Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.  

Level 1 

• →No experience required. 

• →All Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one. 

Level 2 

• →Meets requirements for previous level. 

• →One year of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).  

• →Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets. 

Level 3 

• →Meets requirements for previous levels. 

• →One continuing education pathway. 

• →Three years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).   

• →Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. 

• →Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets. 

Level 4 

• →Meets requirements for previous levels. 

• →One continuing education pathway. 

• →Five years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).   

• →Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. 

• →Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets. 

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