Registered Echocardiographer

Riverside Health; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Onancock, VA is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac sonography in a patient centered office setting. You will deliver high-quality images, explain procedures to patients, and document findings per protocol.

The role requires an Accredited Sonography Program graduate (or AS degree), 1 year imaging experience preferred, and CPR/BLS on hire. RDCS/RCS credentials are highly regarded for this position.

Qualifications

• Program graduate of Accredited Sonography Program (Required) or Associates Degree (Preferred).
• 1 year Imaging Experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire.
• RDCS-AE or RCS or RDCS-Pediatric certification upon hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations and produces quality images following protocols.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and positions the patient.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and RHS policies; reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient education

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program

RDCS-AE (Adult Echocardiography)

RCS (Cardiac Sonography)

RDCS Pediatric Echocardiography

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

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.

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) or
• 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.