Cardiac Sonographer - Full-time Position

Pro Med Healthcare Services•Richmond, VA

4h•$39 - $61

About The Position

Pro Med healthcare Services is Currently searching for Cardiac Sonographers for Full-time permanent positions Full-Time Positions - 8 Hour and 10 Hour shifts Location: Richmond, Virginia Pay: 39.41 - $61.09 - Based on Experience The scope of practice for the Sonographer/Technologist includes: Performing diagnostic ultrasound procedure or examination upon the order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP). Determining ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest. Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting, and transporting patients. Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record. Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP). Verifying informed consent. Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures. Preparing patients for procedures. Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner as applicable. Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP as applicable. Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP as applicable. Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control. Providing patient education related to imaging procedure. Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the environment. Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities. Additional position requirements: Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system. Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.

Requirements

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)], or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS).
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Certification by RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS or RCCS (CCI) Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Experience REQUIRED: One (1) years of previous work experience as a Cardiac Sonographer Technologist
Education/training REQUIRED: Graduation from an allied health education programs specific to sonography meeting educational requirements for certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)], or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS); OR Graduation from an CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in cardiac sonography, or Graduation from a minimum of a 2-year JRC Accredited Program in Cardiac Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, JRC-DMS, OR Graduation from a bachelor’s degree program and hold at least one certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)] or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS)

Nice To Haves

Experience PREFERRED: One (1) three (3) years of previous work experience as a Cardiac Sonographer/Technologist Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment.
Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in cardiac sonography.

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostic ultrasound procedure or examination upon the order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Determining ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting, and transporting patients.
Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Verifying informed consent.
Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Preparing patients for procedures.
Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner as applicable.
Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP as applicable.
Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP as applicable.
Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
Providing patient education related to imaging procedure.
Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the environment.
Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.