Echo/Cardiac Sonographer, Wage

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,062 - 58,482; Part time

Job summary

An academic medical center is seeking a professional for diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, primarily using ultrasound technology. This role involves significant patient care and requires certifications, including Registered Vascular Technologist and advanced technical skills. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree and two years of clinical experience. This organization is recognized for high-quality care and is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must meet education requirements for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.
• Registered Vascular Technologist certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures.
• Produce images using ultrasound technology for medical diagnosis.
• Caring for patients and engaging in face-to-face interactions.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging

Ultrasound technology

Patient care

Clinical policies implementation

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Computer software for imaging

Job description

$36.13 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Overview

Jobs in this job family are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. These roles utilize advanced imaging technologies such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology to produce high-quality images that aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.

Specialization

These roles focus on using ultrasound technology to produce images of the body's internal structures, such as organs, tissues, and blood vessels. These images are essential for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.

Role Description

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required.
• License/Certification:
  • Registered Vascular Technologist certification required within 12 months of hire.
  • ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

• Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); repetitive motion: computer keyboard.
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs.
• May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.