Echocardiography Sonographer, Internal Traveler Program

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,239 - 121,401; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization in Minnesota seeks an Echocardiography Sonographer. The role provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound alongside opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates meet education requirements for Echocardiography certification and possess strong attention to detail. The starting base pay is competitive at $75.00 per hour, with no prior experience needed but relevant experience preferred. This position promotes a supportive work environment, adhering to the highest standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure: RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
• Stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Maintain competency and complete appropriate ARDMS certification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient communicative skills

Auditory and visual skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Echocardiography Sonographer certification

Job description

Contract Echo Tech Sonographer; Healthcare professionals at UVA Health are valued team members contributing to an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s.

At UVA Health, healthcare professionals provide high quality patient care, advance medicine and innovate excellence; transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.

Internal Traveler Program

• The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the boundless possibilities at UVA Health. Internal Traveler positions are:
• compensated competitively with other traveler positions
• available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities
• are offered in 13-week blocks, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 39 weeks
• One-time incentive payout of $2,500.00 with first 13 week assignment only

Please visit: https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-health-internal-traveler-program

Opportunities are available for Echocardiography Sonographers in the Internal Traveler Program.

An Echocardiography Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in cardiac ultrasound.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure: RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: Manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, and blood/body fluids disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $75.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.