Registered Sonographer- Echo (CFMH)- days
About The Position
The Registered Sonographer performs a variety of technical imaging procedures and provides quality patient care. The role is with the Cardiovascular Institute at Carilion Clinic and is based at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. The position involves performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, and stress echocardiograms. The sonographer assesses patients before, during, and after procedures; operates specialized imaging equipment; and helps create a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for patients and families. The role also involves assessing patient status and needs, providing care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, and coordinating care with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team. Students and staff may be trained as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with no on-call duty or weekends. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation assistance of up to $7,000 are available. The posting lists compensation of $33.52–$50.28; actual pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved School of Ultrasound or equivalent training.
- ARRT registry/ARDMS in one of the following areas: OB/Gyn, Abdomen, or Neurosonography.
- CPR certification required.
- AHA BLS required.
- Interpersonal and technical skills, and flexibility in assignments.
- RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI); an additional RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) registry is required within two years.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of echocardiography experience preferred.
- Experience in vascular ultrasound preferred.
- RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) and an additional registry in RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, and stress echocardiograms.
- Assess patients for ordered procedures before, during, and after treatment according to Imaging Services and departmental guidelines.
- Operate specialized imaging equipment, including radiographic, computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and PACS systems.
- Train students and staff as assigned.
- Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
- Assess patient-status information and identify patient requirements or specific needs; provide care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Interact with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare-team members to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care.
Benefits
- Up to $30,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance up to $7,000.
- Competitive compensation.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Pension plan and 403B.
- Referral bonus opportunities.
- Opportunities for continuing medical education (CMEs).
- Quarterly on-call bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
- Voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
