Cardiac Sonographer

Virginia Heart

$66K — $106K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree preferred
  • Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited cardiac sonography program
  • ARDMS registry preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Computer literacy, with EMR experience preferred
  • Previous clinical experience, preferably in cardiology
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assess and interview patients for echocardiography procedures
  • Acquire high-quality diagnostic images per lab protocols
  • Perform various ultrasound procedures including transthoracic and stress echocardiograms
  • Authorize prescription refills under physician supervision
  • Enter patient data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Provide education to patients about procedures
  • Undertake additional activities as directed

Benefits

  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid short-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and physical well-being
  • Three weeks of paid vacation upon eligibility
  • One week of paid sick leave
  • Annual merit-based increases
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Employee discount programs
  • Employee appreciation events including therapy dogs and raffles
Full Job Description
Location: Reston, VA
Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $32.00 - 51.00 + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Cardiac Sonographer who specialize in the use of ultrasound equipment to examine a patient's heart and provide quality images used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

  • No Nights, weekends, or holidays!
  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
  • Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
  • One week of Paid Sick Leave
  • Annual Merit-Based increases
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Employee Appreciation Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiac Sonographer will perform noninvasive cardiac ultrasound procedures to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. These procedures are performed in a manner consistent with Virginia Heart's mission of providing excellence in cardiovascular care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assesses and interview patients scheduled for echocardiography procedures to confirm order and determine indications and appropriateness of the procedure .
  • Acquires high quality diagnostic images and data according to established laboratory protocols .
  • Acquires and analyzes data obtained from the following ultrasound procedures:
    • Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram
    • Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Agitated Saline Contrast
    • Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Left Ventricular Opacification Contrast
    • Stress Echocardiogram
    • Stress Echocardiogram with Left Ventricular Opacification Contrast
  • Authorizes prescription refills under direct supervision of the physician.
  • Enters data in the EMR.
  • Provides patient education.
  • Other activities and responsibilities as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associates degree preferred
  • Successful completion of a cardiac sonography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), through the Joint Review Committee in Cardiovascular Techonology (JRC-CVT) and the Joint Review Committee in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
  • ARDMS registry preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
  • Computer literate; prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
  • Prior experience in a clinical position; cardiology field preferred
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
(Click link to view other available openings and locations for our company: https://virginiaheart.hiringplatform.com/list/careers )

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