Echocardiographer II - as needed

Riverside Health System • Williamsburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Echo Technologist performs cardiac sonography examinations in a hospital setting, demonstrating the skills and knowledge to assess technical data reflective of patient status relative to age and specific needs, and to assist in the interpretation of same, providing preliminary impressions as appropriate. Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner. Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.

Requirements

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Required)

Nice To Haves

• Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)
• Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)
• 1 year Imaging Experience (Preferred)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Follows RHS policies and procedures.
• Reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees