Cardiac Sonographer

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diverse cardiac ultrasound exams for inpatients and outpatients. You will assist in echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms, supporting the cardiologist with standard and intra-operative TEEs in the cath lab for structural heart cases.

The role requires reporting accuracy, efficient computer skills, and strong communication. Certification within 12 months is expected, with BLS on record.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital-based echocardiography is required.
• One year of experience in intra-operative/structural heart echo and TEE assistance is preferred.
• One year of experience in 3D and strain imaging knowledge is preferred.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ADRMS to be obtained within 12 months.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must have efficient computer skills and be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms.
• Support cardiologist with standard transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and intra-operative TEE in cath lab for structural heart cases.
• Type preliminary reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Typing reports

TEE probe cleaning

Computer skills

Echocardiography experience

Education

Certificate in echocardiography

Degree in echocardiography

Degree in non-invasive technology

Job description

Purpose & Scope

The cardiac sonographer assists with performing different modalities of cardiac ultrasound imaging exams for inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms. They assist the cardiologist with standard transesophageal echocardiograms, and intra-operative transesophageal echocardiograms performed in the cath lab for structural heart cases.. The knowledge to discern and effectively report critical findings is required. Other responsibilities include typing preliminary reports, TEE probe cleaning, and other duties as delegated, Must have efficient computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Education

Certificate in echocardiography, degree in echocardiography, or a degree in non-invasive technology is required.

Experience

• One year of hospital-based echocardiography is required.
• One year of experience in intra-operative/structural heart echo and TEE assistance is preferred.
• One year of experience in 3D and strain imaging knowledge is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ADRMS is to be obtained within 12 months.
• BLS certification is required.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Purpose & Scope

The cardiac sonographer assists with performing different modalities of cardiac ultrasound imaging exams for inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms. They assist the cardiologist with standard transesophageal echocardiograms, and intra-operative transesophageal echocardiograms performed in the cath lab for structural heart cases.. The knowledge to discern and effectively report critical findings is required. Other responsibilities include typing preliminary reports, TEE probe cleaning, and other duties as delegated, Must have efficient computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively.