Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.
• Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.
• Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Obtains diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures, including Echocardiography utilizing echo contrast for improving difficult images in conjunction with other modalities, Cardiac ultrasound following established procedure, and Stress echocardiography including stress monitoring, obtaining pre and post exercise images and processing of digital images for physician review.
• Explains procedure to patient and gives necessary instruction.
• Prepares patient for procedure including vital signs, attaching monitoring equipment and preparing diagnostic equipment as necessary.
• Reviews the patient record for test indication and obtains clinical information pertinent to the test, including EMR verification, relevant diagnosis, history and physical, patient height/weight, EKG and other lab data.
• Performs appropriate assessment using patient interview, auscultation, palpation and documents appropriate data.
• Recognizes and corrects technical problems with technique or equipment, abnormal pathology, or results that may require additional or modified testing or imaging for optimal evaluation, and serious abnormalities that might require immediate reporting to the requesting physician.
• Refers questions regarding appropriateness of therapy or testing to the Lead Cardiac Sonographer or the requesting physician.
• Completes documentation of testing for proper charging and recording.
• Maintains supplies and equipment following established procedure, including cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
• Assists with new procedures created by new technology or responsibilities and studies suggested reference material to new procedures.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree