Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Adult Cardiac 

Oracle Heart & Vascular has served Fredericksburg, King George, and surrounding areas since 2010. We are a 15-provider practice, including three Interventional Cardiologists, four Non-Invasive Cardiologists, and six Nurse Practitioners. Beginning in 2025, Oracle will also have a full-time vascular surgeon and Electrophysiologist, and it hopes to hire additional advanced practice providers. We provide a full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular services and continue to grow exponentially, resulting in new opportunities. 

Position Summary

The Adult Cardiac sonographer independently performs common and complex cardiac sonography of adult patients. This individual has an excellent understanding of adult physiology and anatomy and knowledge of the related cardiac pathophysiology. This individual independently performs and provides timely input of findings on patients, including young adult, adult, and geriatric patients with known or suspected cardiac-related diagnoses.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Assumes responsibility for welfare of patients to ensure a safe and positive examination experience.
• Communicates and maintains proper relations personally with other Departments, Provider’s, and patient families to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and processing in a timely, proficient manner to assure efficient patient flow through the department and timely study results.
• Performs advanced cardiac sonography utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results.
• Processes and produces high quality images and reports in all related information systems.
• Communicates any additional information which will assist the Cardiologists in interpreting a patient's echocardiography study.
• Creates a positive team environment.
• Maintains work areas and patient care areas, cleans equipment according to policy and procedure, maintains necessary supplies, and reports any equipment malfunctions to ensure professionalism and safety standards.

Education and Preferred Experience Qualifications

• Posses an excellent understanding of adult physiology and anatomy with knowledge of the related cardiac pathophysiology.
• Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• 2 years' experience preferred.
• Ongoing maintenance of RDCS registration.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Expected hours:

20-40 per week

Benefits for Full-time: 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology
• Vascular

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• occassional weekends if desired

Experience:

Sonography: 2 years 

Ability to Relocate:

Fredericksburg, VA 22401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person