7+ years of experience in cardiac or vascular sonography within a healthcare setting.
Certification in Basic Life Support upon start.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or equivalent certification required.
Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent training.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Explain procedures to patients and families to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and departmental meetings.
Assist with departmental operations, including hiring and training new staff.
Adjust staffing assignments for optimal patient throughput.
Provide staff counseling and manage performance evaluations.
Act as a preceptor for students and fellows, demonstrating advanced imaging techniques.
Participate in research protocols and manage departmental budget effectively.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plan with matching contributions from day one.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and $10,000 for student loans.
Mental health support with 25 free therapy sessions per year for team members and their families.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Supervisor to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Variable Shift, Sign on and Relocation Bonus Available
Featured Benefits:
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Job Responsibilities:
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records. Attends 50 percent or more of QA conferences.
Demonstrates an ability to assist with various projects and departmental operations that may include ICAEL accreditation, echo research projects and cardiac fellowship with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness, as evidenced by successful outcomes. Assists departmental leadership with hiring process, departmental education and the training of new staff. Ensures adequate staffing plans on a 24 hour basis and ensures equitable staffing requirements.
Alters staffing assignments as required for extended coverage, as evidenced by efficient/effective patient/exam throughput.
Exhibits excellent communication and facilitation skills to enhance teamwork by clear performance expectations and collaboration.
Provides staff counseling and initiates discipline process, with Director and Human Resource approval, as evidenced by documentation. Completes staff evaluations on time as evidenced by documentation of evaluations.
Acts as a preceptor and resource for students, echo vascular sonographers and fellows. Demonstrates advanced imaging skillsets such as 3D, Strain, contrast use and assists cardiologist with TEE studies. Performs 3D imaging with manipulation of 3D image analysis independently or with physician assistance.
Actively participates in various research protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of effective utilization of department operating budget in areas of accountability. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effective utilization of department resources. Oversees the cost-effective purchase and use of supplies to maintain daily activity and quality. Works with director/manager to project future upgrades and/or replacement schedules.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Experience - Seven years or more of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment , in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.
Certification - Basic Life Support Upon start; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registered with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered with Certification for Vascular. Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification for Echo, or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography with Registered Vascular Technologist or Cardiovascular Credentialing International with the Registered Vascular Specialist
Education - Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical , setting., sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare
About Inova Health Systems
Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
