Cardiac Sonographer
Inova Health System is looking for an experienced Cardiac Sonographer 3 to join our brand-new state-of-the-art Oakville health care facility in Alexandria, VA. Located in the Potomac Yard neighborhood, this outpatient facility will include a full-service emergency room, ambulatory surgery, imaging services, primary care, and other medical offices.
Featured Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
Job Responsibilities:- Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
- Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the EMR and PACS Systems reports. Assists departmental leadership in obtaining or maintaining ICAL accreditation.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of echo vascular principles/theory, anatomy, and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography.
- ARDMS Registered with RDCS Certification or CCI Registered with RCS Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with RVT or CCI with the RVS Certification for Vascular Sonography, or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.
- Three years or more of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
About Inova Health System:Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.
We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.79 - $58.64 per hour
Schedule: Day shift
Ability to Relocate:Alexandria, VA 22301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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