Cardiac Sonographer-$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Location: Reston, VA

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $32.00 - 51.00 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

• 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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