Registered Sonographer- Echo- days

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for new hires and Relocation Assistance up to $7,000 Available Monday-Friday 6:30a-5:00p with variable hours and potential for shift flexibility. Rotating call. Occasional weekends are possible. Rotating holiday call. Come join the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at Carilion Clinic, where we offer state of the art technology in the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center Carilion’s Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is nestled in the beautiful Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where you will enjoy hundreds of outdoor adventures, vibrant arts and cultural activities, and a broad range of live music venues. We are a diverse and inclusive team of 15+ sonographers that pride ourselves on quality, teamwork and the pursuit of knowledge. Competitive compensation Tuition reimbursement Pension plan & 403B Referral bonus opportunities Abundant opportunities for CMEs Quarterly on-call bonus opportunities Job duties and responsibilities to include: Transthoracic echocardiograms, Transesophageal echocardiograms, Contrast and agitated saline studies, Clinical trials and research, Low dose Dobutamine stress testing for aortic stenosis, Cardiac surgery OR procedures. Cardiac structural procedures to include: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip) Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) PFO and ASD closure Impella left ventricular support device Left ventricular remodeling (clinical trial)

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of approved School of Ultrasound or equivalent training.
ARRT registry/ARDMS in one of the following areas: OB/Gyn, Abd or Neurosonography.
CPR certification required.
Interpersonal, technical skills and flexibility in assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experienced sonographer with hospital-based experience preferred, but new registered graduates are encouraged to apply
Registered Cardiac Sonographer - ARDMS/CCI in adult echo, BLS required.

Responsibilities

Transthoracic echocardiograms
Transesophageal echocardiograms
Contrast and agitated saline studies
Clinical trials and research
Low dose Dobutamine stress testing for aortic stenosis
Cardiac surgery OR procedures
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip)
Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman)
PFO and ASD closure
Impella left ventricular support device
Left ventricular remodeling (clinical trial)
Assesses patients for procedures ordered prior to, during, and after treatment according to Imaging Services/Departmental Guidelines.
Operates highly specialized equipment, including radiographic, CR (Computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
Trains students and staff as assigned.
Creates a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Assesses data reflective of the patient status.
Interprets information needed to identify each patients requirement and/or specific needs, and provides care per applicable policy and procedures.
Interacts with patients, families, visitors and all members of the healthcare team to develop, coordinate and manage the plan of care.