Echocardiographer II

rivhs; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography exams in a hospital setting, delivering high-quality patient care with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely reporting. You will educate patients on procedures, position patients, and maintain precise documentation according to department protocols.

The role requires completion of an accredited sonography program (preferred) with RDCS, RCS, or PE certifications preferred; relevant experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program; preferred specialty in cardiac imaging.
• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited sonography program preferred.
• Program graduates with accreditation are preferred and valued.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations and produces quality images following protocols.
• Educates patients/families about the procedure and positions patient accordingly.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards and departmental policies; maintains documentation.
• Follows applicable regulatory and accrediting standards; reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Skills

Imaging Experience

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Echo Technologist performs cardiac sonography examinations in a hospital setting, demonstrating the skills and knowledge to assess technical data reflective of patient status relative to age and specific needs, and to assist in the interpretation of same, providing preliminary impressions as appropriate. Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner. Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.

What you will do

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Imaging Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Preferred)

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