Cardiovascular Sonographer 3

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Cardiac Sonographer 3, where you will play a vital role in patient care by assisting physicians with cardiac examinations. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance, including flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits. You will utilize your expertise in sonography to ensure high-quality patient outcomes while being part of a team dedicated to health and wellness. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to team member health, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program with ARDMS or CCI certification.
• Three years of experience in cardiac or vascular sonography.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in performing examinations using standard protocols.
• Recognize clinical problems and take appropriate actions.
• Operate imaging equipment according to specifications.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

IV Contrast Injection

Clinical Problem Recognition

Patient Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography

Tools

EMR Systems

PACS Systems

Job description

Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer 3 to join the outpatient Cardiology teams. This role will be a Full Time Day Shift: Monday. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, a robust team member wellness program.


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


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Cardiac Sonographer 3 Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, 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 and produce the most desirable outcome.


• Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.


• Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the EMR and PACS Systems reports. Assist departmental leadership in obtaining or maintaining ICAL accreditation.


• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of echo vascular principles/theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.

Cardiac Sonographer 3 Additional Requirements:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Days; Occasional Saturday


• Education: Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography


• License: ARDMS Registered with RDCS Certification or CCI Registered with RCS, Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with RVT or CCI with the RVS, Certification for Vascular. Sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare


• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association


• Experience: Three years or more of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.