Cardiac Sonographer, Warren Memorial Hospital

Valley Health; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Valley Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic procedures that assist physicians in diagnosing conditions. The role includes participation in call rotation and call-back testing.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of Allied Health training and be prepared to obtain ARDMS/CCI certification as required. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively with physicians and patients across age groups, from neonatal to adult.

Qualifications

• Must be available for call rotation and call back testing.
• Ability to perform diagnostic testing from neonatal to adult.
• ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility; 12-month window to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic techniques to aid physician diagnoses.
• Participate in call rotation and callback testing.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

Echocardiography

Communication

Patient Care

Call Rotation

Education

2–4 year Allied Health program

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.

Department

CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 256172

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

Job Description

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

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

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