Registered Echocardiographer

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography examinations and deliver high-quality patient care. You will acquire diagnostic images, educate patients, and ensure documentation and compliance with policies.

The role requires completion of an accredited sonography program, RDCS/ RCS credentials or equivalent, CPR/BLS, and prior imaging experience; Pediatric echocardiography credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Required)
• Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)
• 1 year Imaging Experience (Preferred)
• 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) - ARDMS Upon Hire(Required) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - CCI Upon Hire(Required) and RDCS certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - ARDMS Upon Hire(Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows RHS policies and procedures.
• Reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Skills

Patient education

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Required)

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Job description

Onancock, VirginiaHiring Range$36.50 - $50.23/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 an office 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 (Required) orAssociates 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) andRegistered 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.