Valley Health·Front Royal, Virginia
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions in patients. This position requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing.
Department CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 256172 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Grade
Work Schedule > Monday - Friday, 730-400. No on call, no weekends, no holidays. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients. This position requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing. 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 & Licensures BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP)
AHA approved required
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).
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Qualifications Must be available for participation in call rotation and call back testing. Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of all ages, neonatal through adult, as required. Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level. FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants 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 be graduates of a 2-4 year Allied Health training program and have two years of training experience in cardiac sonography preferred. Certification in BLS and registry as a cardiac sonographer is required.
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