Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor - Noninvasive Cardiology - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Sono Supr Adult provides direction, education, and leadership. This position supervises technical staff in the ECHO Program, perform cardiac echocardiograms and teach Cardiology Fellows echo techniques. The Cardiac Sono Supr Adult oversees care delivered safely to an age-specific population.

Requirements

• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification Peds or Adult
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Sonography experience
• High School Diploma or GED and Completion of Certification Training from an accredited Medical Sonographer Program or Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography
• Works independently and organizes, plans and prioritizes workload in a complex, dynamic organization.
• Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for weekend work as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
• Required frequent visibility on all shifts and weekends to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness.
• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: describe moving of patients on and off tables and stretchers. Transporting patients within the hospital environment. Pulling and pushing.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of supervisory and quality control experience in specialty area
• Previous clinical and technological experience in a teaching hospital setting
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or related course of study

Responsibilities

• Performs echo studies.
• Assigns responsibilities to cardiac sonographer staff.
• Responsible for performance evaluations and daily scheduling.
• Provides direct supervision of cardiac sonographers in carrying out assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees