Cardiac Sonographer

ansiblegovernmentsolutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,788 - 95,054; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking Cardiac Sonographers to support the VA San Diego Healthcare System, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Selected Technicians will support all aspects of cardiac ultrasonography in the medical center.

Role requires echocardiography expertise, independent work, and adherence to VA protocol. On-site position with competitive pay and SDVOSB status.

Qualifications

• Completion of dysrhythmia recognition training with certification.
• Minimum 3 years echocardiography experience.
• Active AHA BLS certification.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze echocardiograms to assess LV wall motion and cardiac function.
• Evaluate prosthetic valve function and valve gradients.
• Use echocardiographic contrast per VA Protocol.
• Obtain PISA and continuity equation measurements for regurgitation.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulations.
• Communicate effectively across teams and provide staff training as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team communication

Independent work

Education

Dysrhythmia recognition training program certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Cardiac Sonographers to support the VA San Diego Healthcare System, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Selected Technicians will support all aspects of cardiac ultrasonography in the medical center.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Position Pays: $63-$69/hr

Responsibilities

• Provide the overall knowledge and understanding of normal/abnormal cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology including ability to analyze echocardiograms to detect abnormalities of LV wall motion and overall cardiac function, prosthetic valve function, presence of cardiac anomalies, awareness of findings relative to cardiothoracic surgical repairs and facility with pressure gradients/valve area calculations
• Understand the indications to use echocardiographic contrast (ie. Definity) and are able to give contrast per the VA Protocol
• Determine what measurements are needed for regurgitant lesions and know how to obtain good quality images (ie. PISA, continuity equation measurements)
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the Echocardiography Laboratory
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels
• Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training program in dysrhythmia recognition and hold certification from such a course prior to performing cardiac Contract Monitor Technician services.
• Minimum Experience – 3yearsexperience (excluding training)
• Holds and maintains an active AHA BLS certification
• Must be able to accomplish routine work with minimum oversight; required to perform duties on own initiative
• No sponsorship available

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.