Registered Echocardiographer

Riverside Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac ultrasound examinations in an office setting. The role involves producing high-quality images, documenting results, and educating patients about procedures to support safe, effective care.

Applicants should have an Accredited Sonography Program, with RDCS/RSCS credentials preferred, and at least 1 year imaging experience. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program or an Associate Degree in Sonography.
• Imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families about the procedure or treatment.
• Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Adheres to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Follows Riverside Health policies and procedures.
• Reports variances and documents actions.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Image optimization

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accredited Sonography Program

Associates Degree in Sonography (Preferred)

Job description

Location: 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)
• 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)

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.