Cardiac Sonographer + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Job description

Location: Vienna, VA
Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $35.20 - 51.80 + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Cardiac Sonographer who specialize in the use of ultrasound equipment to examine a patient's heart and provide quality images used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

No Nights, weekends, or holidays!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
One week of Paid Sick Leave
Annual Merit-Based increases
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Appreciation Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiac Sonographer will perform noninvasive cardiac ultrasound procedures to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. These procedures are performed in a manner consistent with Virginia Heart's mission of providing excellence in cardiovascular care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses and interview patients scheduled for echocardiography procedures to confirm order and determine indications and appropriateness of the procedure.
Acquires high quality diagnostic images and data according to established laboratory protocols.
Acquires and analyzes data obtained from the following ultrasound procedures:
Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram
Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Agitated Saline Contrast
Resting Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Left Ventricular Opacification Contrast
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Echocardiogram with Left Ventricular Opacification Contrast
Authorizes prescription refills under direct supervision of the physician.
Enters data in the EMR.
Provides patient education.
Other activities and responsibilities as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree preferred
Successful completion of a cardiac sonography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), through the Joint Review Committee in Cardiovascular Techonology (JRC-CVT) and the Joint Review Committee in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
ARDMS registry preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Computer literate; prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
Prior experience in a clinical position; cardiology field preferred
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
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