Cardiac Sonographer-$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Virginia Heart; Reston (VA); Hybride; USD 66 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

No nights

No weekends

No holidays

Medical dental vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Merit increases

Career advancement

Employee referral bonuses

Therapy dogs events

Résumé du poste

Virginia Heart, located in Reston, VA, is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform noninvasive ultrasound studies of the heart. The role focuses on capturing high-quality images and data to assist in diagnosing cardiac conditions within an outpatient setting.

The position offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and incentives such as a sign-on bonus. No nights, weekends, or holidays, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited cardiac sonography program.
• ARDMS registry preferred.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Cardiology clinical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform noninvasive cardiac ultrasound procedures to evaluate heart structure and function.
• Set up and acquire high-quality diagnostic images per lab protocols.
• Operate and document resting and stress echocardiography studies.
• Assist in interpretation and data analysis under physician supervision.
• Enter data into the EMR and provide patient education.
• Support other duties as directed by supervisor.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care skills

Formation

CAAHEP-accredited cardiac sonography program

ARDMS registry preferred

Outils

EMR system experience

Description du poste

Location: Reston, VA

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $32.00 - 51.00 + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

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.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

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