Carient Heart and Vascular is a leading cardiovascular group of 17 Cardiologists and 11 mid-level providers in Northern Virginia. We value professional growth, quality colleagues, in a well-established successful group practice; dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of care. We are looking for a driven Cardiac Sonographer to join our patient focused team of professionals at our cardiovascular practice.
Carient Heart and Vascular is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salary and benefits.
Responsibilities:
The Cardiac Echo Tech/ Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the echo lab, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and pathology. The sonographer is proficient in performing simple and complex echocardiograms, as well as stress echocardiography. The sonographer should have knowledge in diagnostic digital images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation. Work closely with Cardiologists to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.
This position is a PRN position covering clinics in Woodbridge and Stafford
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Must be a Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS. BLS certification required.
- Additional skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; good communication skills, capable of functioning alone in diagnostic rooms; working knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment, able to adapt to new and various situations and procedures according to age of patient served. Has ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his or her age specific needs. Basic computer skills.
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person