Cardiac Sonographer II - Noninvasive Cardiology - PRN

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

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Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Cardiac Invasive Technologist to perform a wide range of techniques in the cath lab and EP lab, ensuring safe, efficient exams for patients. The technologist operates advanced equipment under supervision and adheres to all policies for patient care.

Candidates must hold RCIS or RCES (or be eligible within 2 years), BLS, and preferably one year of invasive cardiology experience. PALS/ACLS certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• RCIS or RCES certification (or eligible to complete RCIS/RCES within 2 years).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Preferred: 1 year of invasive cardiology experience.
• PALS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform in scrub and monitor roles during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology lab.
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized equipment under supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Ensure documentation, patient preparation, and monitoring meet policies for safe exams.

Education

Graduation from accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology or electrophysiology or equivalent satisfying RCIS/RCES eligibility

Job description

The Cardiology Invasive Technologist performs a wide range of technical skills which are utilized during cardiac and vascular procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and the electrophysiology laboratory.

The cardiovascular technologist is responsible for operating highly technical equipment and products under the direct supervision of a qualified licensed independent practitioner (LIP).

The Technologist is proficient in all aspects of angiography, patient preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with all policies, procedures and processes to ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable exams for all patients.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire

• Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or eligible to complete RCIS/RCES certification within 2 years from date of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment

• Current RCIS or RCES certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Experience REQUIRED

• Previous experience as required by Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Experience PREFERRED

• One (1) year of previous invasive cardiology experience
• PALS and ACLS certification

Education/training REQUIRED

• Graduation from programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology or electrophysiology or education, training and/or experience that satisfies the eligibility requirement for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification of RCIS or RCES
• Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent Action(s) Required

• Able to perform in the scrub and monitor roles during diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology lab.

Compensation Ranges

• Cardiac Sonographer I: $35.19 - $54.55
• Cardiac Sonographer II: $39.41 - $61.09
• Cardiac Sonographer III: $44.14 - $68.42
• Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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