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Inova Health

Cardiovascular Sonographer 2

Inova Health, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042

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Overview

Cardiovascular Sonographer 2 role at Inova Health. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus – Telestar location (outpatient) is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer 2 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift, 4 10's. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcome, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction. Communicates effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physicians to ensure appropriate use. Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures. Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies. Maintains active credential status by complying with continual education requirements. Attends at least 50 percent of QA conferences. Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as demonstrated by risk management. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by documentation in the tracking system. Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment following established department policies. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment to biomedical engineering/vendor, as evidenced by service reports. Performs/recognizes need for routine maintenance of echo vascular equipment for consistency of quality images, as evidenced by the physician and the exam results. Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting. License: ARDMS Registered with RDCS Certification or CCI Registered with RCS Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with RVT or CCI with the RVS Certification for Vascular. Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Experience: One year of experience after acquiring registry in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography care setting. About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we\'re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we\'re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Benefits

Committed to Team Member Health: medical, dental and vision coverage, and wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: up to $5,250 per year for education and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members and their spouses/partners and children. Work/Life Balance: paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and more.

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