Echocardiographer II

Riverside Health System • Williamsburg, VA

1d • 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. The role delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner, working effectively to maintain an environment of excellence that is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care. Riverside Health System is committed to caring for others as they would care for those they love, extending this sense of caring to every patient, resident, customer, and team member. They offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, providing opportunities for career growth, great benefits, and perks.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• great benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees