Echocardiographer III

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography exams in a trauma hospital setting. The role requires participating in call rotation and delivering high-quality imaging to support patient care.

The successful candidate will have RDCS and RCS credentials upon hire, CPR/BLS certification, and education from an Accredited Sonography Program. You will document findings, educate patients, maintain safety, and comply with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with RDCS-AE required upon hire.
• RCS certification required upon hire.
• RDCS PE certification preferred upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure.
• Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Adheres to safety, quality and departmental policies.
• Follows regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Reports variances and ensures effective documentation.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

CPR/BLS Certification

Clinical documentation

Education

RDCS-AE (Adult Echocardiography) - ARDMS

RCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

RDCS (PE) - Pediatric Echocardiography - ARDMS

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $41.00 - $56.38/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 trauma hospital setting (requiring call rotation), 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)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required)
• 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)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.