Cardiovascular Sonographer 2

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching on your first day

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer 2 in Alexandria, Virginia. This PRN role focuses on assisting physicians in various examinations and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in cardiac or vascular sonography, relevant certifications, and should be a graduate of an accredited sonography program. A strong emphasis on effective communication and the ability to recognize clinical issues are essential. Competitive benefits include a retirement match from day one.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support from AHA required upon start.
• Certification in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiovascular Specialist, or similar.
• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare environment performing cardiac or vascular sonography.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with various examinations using standard protocols.
• Recognize and address clinical problems during exams for optimal outcomes.
• Ensure patient and equipment safety according to department policies.

Skills

Patient safety procedures

Effective communication

Clinical problem recognition

Education

Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support certification

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification

Job description

Inova Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer 2 to join the team. This role will be PRN Saturday and Sunday.

Featured Benefits

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction. Communicates effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physicians to ensure appropriate use.
• Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test‑enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures.
• Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies. Maintains active credential status by complying with continual education requirements. Attends at least 50 percent of QA conferences.
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms, and patient monitoring as demonstrated by risk management. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by documentation in the tracking system. Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient‑related equipment following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Additional Requirements

• Licensure – None required.
• Certification – Basic Life Support from AHA upon start; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Registered with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); Certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered with Registered Cardiovascular Specialist (RCS); Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI with the RVS Certification for Vascular.
• Experience – One year of experience after acquiring registry in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Education – Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.