Registered Sonographer- Echo (CFMH)- days

Carilion Clinic•Rocky Mount, VA

7d•$34 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Sonographer performs technical imaging procedures and provides quality care to patients. The position is with the Cardiovascular Institute at Carilion Clinic, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. The role includes 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, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. The role also involves interpreting patient information to identify care needs, coordinating care with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members, and training students and staff as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with no on-call duty or weekend work. Two years of echo experience and vascular ultrasound experience are preferred. An additional vascular registry is strongly preferred and required within two years. The job offers a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation assistance of up to $7,000.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an approved School of Ultrasound or equivalent training.
ARRT registry/ARDMS in one of the following areas: OB/Gyn, Abd, or Neurosonography.
CPR certification required.
AHA BLS required.
Interpersonal and technical skills, and flexibility in assignments.
RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI).
Additional registry in RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) required within two years.

Nice To Haves

Two years of echo experience preferred.
Experience in vascular ultrasound preferred.
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, CR, DR, and PACS equipment.
Train students and staff as assigned.
Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Assess patient-status data and identify patient requirements or specific needs, providing care according to applicable policies and procedures.
Interact with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care.