Registered Sonographer- Cardiology- weekdays
About The Position
Carilion Clinic is seeking a Registered Sonographer to perform technical imaging procedures and provide quality patient care in the Cardiovascular Institute. The role includes transthoracic echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, clinical trials and research, and stress echocardiography. 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 position also involves assessing patient information and needs, providing care according to applicable policies and procedures, and coordinating plans of care with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members. Training students and staff may be assigned. The position is based at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no on-call duties or weekends. Experienced sonographers with hospital-based experience are preferred, but newly registered graduates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved School of Ultrasound or equivalent training.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential through ARDMS or CCI in adult echocardiography.
- BLS required.
- CPR certification required.
- Interpersonal and technical skills, and flexibility in assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital-based sonography experience is preferred; newly registered graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform transthoracic echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, clinical trials and research, and stress echocardiography.
- 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 systems.
- Assess patient status and interpret information to identify requirements and specific needs.
- Provide care according to applicable policies and procedures.
- Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
- Coordinate plans of care through interactions with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members.
- Train students and staff as assigned.
Benefits
- New-hire sign-on bonus of up to $30,000.
- Relocation assistance of up to $7,000.
- Competitive compensation.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Pension plan and 403B.
- Referral bonus opportunities.
- Opportunities for 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
