Registered Sonographer- Echo (day/evening)- weekends

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is hiring a Registered Sonographer for its Cardiovascular Institute at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The position works weekends only, Friday through Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with no on-call requirement. The team uses advanced technology at the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and includes more than 15 sonographers focused on quality, teamwork, and continued learning. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation assistance of up to $7,000 are available. The Registered Sonographer performs highly skilled diagnostic ultrasound procedures to produce quality images of normal and abnormal anatomical structures for physician interpretation. The position provides safe, age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan while complying with departmental, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Echo duties include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, clinical trials and research, low-dose Dobutamine stress testing for aortic stenosis, and cardiac surgery operating-room procedures. Structural cardiac procedures include TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, PFO and ASD closure, Impella support, and left ventricular remodeling as part of a clinical trial.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with documented ultrasound training.
Current ARDMS or ARRT Sonography certification in an applicable specialty area; listed specialties include Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Vascular, or Neurosonography.
AHA BLS-HCP certification.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to provide compassionate patient care and maintain confidentiality.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using specialized imaging equipment and obtain high-quality images for physician interpretation.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients of all ages.
Review patient histories and physician orders to ensure appropriate examination protocols are followed.
Evaluate, position, and monitor patients during procedures while maintaining their comfort, privacy, and safety.
Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment and perform quality assurance checks according to departmental and accreditation standards.
Recognize normal and abnormal anatomical findings and obtain appropriate diagnostic images.
Document procedures and patient information accurately in the electronic medical record and imaging systems.
Perform patient-processing duties, which may include scheduling, registration, documentation, file management, and computer processing.
Comply with Carilion Clinic, departmental, regulatory, and accreditation standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in performance improvement, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives.
Assist with orientation, training, and education of students and new staff as assigned.
Maintain professional knowledge and technical competency through continuing education and ongoing professional development.
Perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, clinical trials and research, low-dose Dobutamine stress testing for aortic stenosis, and cardiac surgery operating-room procedures.
Support cardiac structural procedures including TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, PFO and ASD closure, Impella left ventricular support, and left ventricular remodeling in a clinical trial.