Registered Echocardiographer

rivhs; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System seeks an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography in an office setting in Onancock, VA. The role involves delivering high-quality imaging, patient education, and precise documentation while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Candidates should have a program graduate credential in sonography, with preferred associates degree and at least 1 year imaging experience. CPR/BLS and RDCS/CCS certifications are expected on hire where applicable.

Qualifications

• Program graduate from an accredited sonography program.
• Associates degree in sonography preferred.
• 1 year imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and treatment.
• Adheres to safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Reports variances and follows RHS policies.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Program Graduate — Accredited Sonography Program

Associates Degree — Sonography (Preferred)

Job description

Onancock, Virginia

Hiring 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.

Overview

The 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 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 (Required)
• Associates 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) and
• 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 .