Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Echocardiographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeNewport News, VA, USA$41 - $56.38 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited sonography program, associate’s degree from an accredited sonography program, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited sonography program is preferred.
One year of imaging experience is preferred.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
Upon hire, must hold either Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac sonography examinations and produce quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
Provide and maintain clinical documentation within scope of practice.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatments to be performed.
Position patients and complete procedures.
Apply departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents to support safety and quality and prevent or reduce harm.
Follow applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and Riverside Health System policies and procedures, and report variances.
Provide effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.
Participate in call rotation in a trauma hospital setting.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview
The Echo Technologist performs cardiac sonography examinations in a trauma hospital setting (requiring call rotation), demonstrating the skills and knowledge to assess technical data reflective of patient status relative to age and specific needs, and to assist in the interpretation of same, providing preliminary impressions as appropriate. Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner. Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.

What you will do

Performs cardiac sonography examinations. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.
Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.
Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Experience

1 year Imaging experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required) or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Required) and
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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