Valley Health·Luray, Virginia
The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiographic procedures, including contrast echo, standard cardiac ultrasound, and stress echocardiography, to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. Responsibilities also involve patient preparation, reviewing clinical records, performing necessary assessments, and ensuring optimal image quality and equipment maintenance.
Department CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 456172 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients. Responsibilities and Duties Obtains the following diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures: Echocardiography utilizing echo contrast for improving difficult images in conjunction with other modalities. Cardiac ultrasound following established procedure. Stress echocardiography including stress monitoring, obtaining pre and post exercise images and processing of digital images for physician review. Explains procedure to patient and gives necessary instruction. Prepares patient for procedure including vital signs, attaching monitoring equipment and preparing diagnostic equipment as necessary. Reviews the patient record for test indication and obtains clinical information pertinent to the test. Reviews patient EMR and verifies correct order before initiating test. Reviews patient record to obtain information relevant to testing which may include, but not limited to relevant diagnosis, history and physical, patient height/weight, EKG and other lab data. Performs the appropriate assessment using patient interview, auscultation, palpation and documents appropriate data. Recognizes and corrects technical problems with technique or equipment which may affect results, abnormal pathology or results which may require additional or modified testing or imaging for optimal evaluation, and serious abnormalities which might require immediate reporting to the requesting physician. Refers any questions regarding appropriateness of therapy or testing to the Lead Cardiac Sonographer or the requesting physician. Completes documentation of testing resulting in proper charging and recording of test. Maintains supplies and equipment following established procedure, including cleaning and scheduled maintenance. Becomes involved and assists with new procedures created by new technology or responsibilities. Studies suggested reference material to new procedures. Education Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required. Experience Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred. Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply. Certification & Licensure Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS). BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Qualifications Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients. Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
Candidates must graduate from a 2–4-year Allied Health training program and preferably have two years of training experience in cardiac sonography, though recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Required credentials include ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS/ACS) registry and current AHA BLS certification.
Market context
In Virginia, cardiac sonographer openings typically favor candidates with formal allied health training, current ARDMS or CCI registry, and AHA BLS certification. This role is competitive because employers often look for both hands-on cardiac imaging experience and readiness to work in a fast-paced clinical setting, while recent graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registry status and tailor your application to any cardiac sonography clinical rotations or internships.
