VHC Health
Cardiac Sonographer - Outpatient Pavilion Cardiovascular Diagnostics (Per-Diem)
VHC Health, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
The cardiac sonographer assists with performing different modalities of cardiac ultrasound imaging exams for inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms. They assist the cardiologist with standard transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and intra-operative TEEs performed in the cath lab for structural heart cases. The ability to discern and effectively report critical findings is required. Other responsibilities include typing preliminary reports, TEE probe cleaning, and other duties as delegated. Must have efficient computer skills and be able to communicate effectively. Education
Certificate in echocardiography, degree in echocardiography, or a degree in non-invasive technology is required. Experience
One year of hospital-based echocardiography is required. One year of experience in intra-operative/structural heart echo and TEE assistance is preferred. One year of experience in 3D and strain imaging knowledge is preferred. Certification / Licensure
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS is to be obtained within 12 months. BLS certification is required. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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The cardiac sonographer assists with performing different modalities of cardiac ultrasound imaging exams for inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and intra-operative echocardiograms. They assist the cardiologist with standard transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and intra-operative TEEs performed in the cath lab for structural heart cases. The ability to discern and effectively report critical findings is required. Other responsibilities include typing preliminary reports, TEE probe cleaning, and other duties as delegated. Must have efficient computer skills and be able to communicate effectively. Education
Certificate in echocardiography, degree in echocardiography, or a degree in non-invasive technology is required. Experience
One year of hospital-based echocardiography is required. One year of experience in intra-operative/structural heart echo and TEE assistance is preferred. One year of experience in 3D and strain imaging knowledge is preferred. Certification / Licensure
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS is to be obtained within 12 months. BLS certification is required. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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