Echocardiographer II

Riverside Smithfield Hospital; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography and provide patient-focused care. You will produce diagnostic-quality images, educate patients, and maintain documentation in line with department protocols.

The role requires relevant accreditation, ARDMS/CC with RDCS or RCS credentials, CPR/BLS, and a commitment to safety and quality in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Program graduate from an accredited sonography program preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors in Sonography preferred.
• 1 year imaging experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• RDCS-AE, RCS or RDCS-PE certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following protocols.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure.
• Adheres to safety, regulatory standards and RHS policies.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Patient education

Safety compliance

Education

Program graduate, Accredited Sonography Program

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program

Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program

CPR/BLS Certification

RDCS-AE

RCS

RDCS Pediatric (PE)

Job description

Smithfield, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewThe 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 doPerforms 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.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) orAssociates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) orBachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)Experience1 year Imaging Experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCPR/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) orRegistered 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)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.