The use of this equipment is vital for fetal and infant exams as well. You will mainly find this machine being used in the operating room for pre and post operational procedures. If you would like to work as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer, you will have to provide cardiac info that is given through cardiac ultrasound and Doppler equipment, which are used to research the mechanics and blood flow of the heart.
A lot of data is obtainable when using this ultrasound equipment. It is in digital format and is then summarized and translated into a preliminary report that is used by the diagnostic cardiac sonographer to report to the physician.
First, you will need to make sure that this is the career path you wish to take. There are different schools you can obtain the education and training from. You will need to get clinical experience and didactic training.
Now, you will need to apply to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, so that you can take the exam for registry. Make sure to look over the requirements beforehand to ensure you qualify. You will have to pay for the fees; make sure to study hard to make sure you pass.
Once you pass the exam, you will be able to maintain registry by doing one of two things, acquiring 30 continuing medical education units every three years or paying the annual ARDMS which is due by the 31st of December every year.