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As our Cardiac Sonographer, you will independently perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound evaluations so our patients can receive accurate assessments and effective treatment for heart disease. Your expertise will directly contribute to healthier futures for those we serve. Every day, you will conduct high-quality transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) studies to ensure meticulous data collection for precise diagnoses. You will be expected to collaborate closely with cardiologists, adapt techniques for specialized stress echocardiography, and provide crucial after-hours support.
Job Responsibility
Conduct pharmacologic and treadmill stress echocardiograms, adapting techniques to meet diverse patient needs and clinical objectives
Regularly perform TTE, stress echocardiogram (SE), and dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE) studies at various Virginia Mason satellite clinics, extending our healing presence into the community
Provide ongoing technical guidance and training for ultrasound studies, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment
Assist Cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms, working together to deliver integrated care
Participate in after-hours (on-call) coverage, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to patient well-being around the clock
Actively participate in ongoing quality assurance initiatives, contribute to lab accreditation efforts by The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL), and engage in special projects as assigned
Requirements
Graduations from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasound program
Training in cardiovascular sonography
extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and physics required
Skilled in performing echocardiographic studies in a variety of settings, including at a patient’s bedside
Ability to assist immobile and/or disabled patients
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) via ARDMS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) via CCI. New Graduates require registration within one year of hire
Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Ability to use reasoning and deduction in making medical judgements (i.e. tailing studies to enhance diagnostic information)
Ability to use sound judgement in the face of emergencies
Ability to be patient, flexible and maintain a high level of professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal skills
What we offer
medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings