Cardiac Sonographer, Full Time

Valley Health; Woodstock, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic procedures assisting physicians in diagnosis. The role requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing.

Education includes a 2–4 year Allied Health program; two years of cardiac sonography experience preferred and new grads are welcome to apply. Certification through ARDMS/CCI is required with 12 months to obtain after hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a 2–4-year Allied Health training program.
• Two years of cardiac sonography training preferred; new graduates encouraged.
• BLS certification required; AHA Healthcare Provider.
• ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS/ACS certification required; 12 months to obtain after hire.
• Must be available for call rotation and call-back testing.
• Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, peers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic techniques to assist physicians in diagnosis.
• Participate in call rotation and call-back testing.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Patient communication

Call rotation willingness

Team collaboration

Education

2–4 year Allied Health program

Tools

ARDMS RDCS / CCI RCS / ACS

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Position Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients. This position requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing.

Education

• Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.

Experience

• Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.
• Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensures

• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
• Graduates of the Valley Health System Sonography Program have (12) months from the date of hire to obtain certification/registration.

Qualifications

• Must be available for participation in call rotation and call back testing.
• Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of all ages, neonatal through adult, as required.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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