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Winchester, Virginia, United States
Onsite
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Pay Range
$35.30 - $52.95The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
Obtains the following diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures:
Echocardiography utilizing echo contrast for improving difficult images in conjunction with other modalities. Cardiac ultrasound following established procedure. Stress echocardiography including stress monitoring, obtaining pre and post exercise images and processing of digital images for physician review.
Explains procedure to patient and gives necessary instruction. Prepares patient for procedure including vital signs, attaching monitoring equipment and preparing diagnostic equipment as necessary. Reviews the patient record for test indication and obtains clinical information pertinent to the test. Reviews patient EMR and verifies correct order before initiating test. Reviews patient record to obtain information relevant to testing which may include, but not limited to relevant diagnosis, history and physical, patient height/weight, EKG and other lab data. Performs the appropriate assessment using patient interview, auscultation, palpation and documents appropriate data.
Recognizes and corrects technical problems with technique or equipment which may affect results, abnormal pathology or results which may require additional or modified testing or imaging for optimal evaluation, and serious abnormalities which might require immediate reporting to the requesting physician. Refers any questions regarding appropriateness of therapy or testing to the Lead Cardiac Sonographer or the requesting physician. Completes documentation of testing resulting in proper charging and recording of test.
Maintains supplies and equipment following established procedure, including cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
Becomes involved and assists with new procedures created by new technology or responsibilities. Studies suggested reference material to new procedures.
Education
Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.
Experience
Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.
Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.
Certification & Licensure
Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS). Graduates of the Valley Health System Sonography Program have (12) months from the date of hire to obtain certification/registration.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients.
Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
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