Cardiovascular Sonographer

Cardiovascular Sonographer 2 – Inova Health (Alexandria, VA)

Inova Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer 2 to join the team. This role is PRN.

• Retirement:
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile techniques, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
• 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% of QA conferences.
• Demonstrates patient safety in the 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 to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

• Licensure:
  None required.
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support from AHA upon start;
  American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
  Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS);
  Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);
  Registered Cardiovascular Specialist (RCS);
  Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI with the RVS Certification for Vascular.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience after acquiring registry in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.

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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.