Cardiovascular Sonographer 1

Inova • Alexandria, VA

3h • $41 - $66

About The Position

Inova Alexandria is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer 1 for a full-time role. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. The sonographer performs examinations using department protocols and supports safe, accurate, patient-centered testing through effective communication, appropriate clinical judgment, and adherence to applicable standards.

Requirements

• Recent experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonographer student.
• Basic Life Support certification upon start.
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification within one year of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography school/program, or five years of specialized training in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile technique.
• Verify patient identity and confirm appropriate orders, ensuring accuracy and avoiding mismatched studies.
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain accurate clinical history and informed consent, and explain the test to support exam performance and interpretation.
• Identify clinical or emergent issues that may affect examinations and take timely, appropriate action to resolve them.
• Follow Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography standards when performing IV contrast or other test-enhancing injections, when appropriate.
• Track patients according to departmental procedures, identify discrepancies, and initiate prompt corrective action as evidenced by EMR and PACS system reports.
• Promote patient safety by using appropriate equipment and monitoring techniques; report, document, and address adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions through established tracking systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed