Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiology

Essential Job Statements

Independent action(s) required: Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists with minimal assistance or independently performs or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of ultrasound imaging exams. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists with minimal assistance or independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologist represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role. Resolves basic service delivery issues.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system. Weekend and other after-hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system. Sonographer/Technologists are considered "Essential Employees" who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)], or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Certification by RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS or RCCS (CCI) Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Experience REQUIRED: One (1) years of previous work experience as a Cardiac Sonographer Technologist

Experience PREFERRED: One (1) three (3) years of previous work experience as a Cardiac Sonographer/Technologist Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment.

Education/training REQUIRED: Graduation from an allied health education programs specific to sonography meeting educational requirements for certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)], or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS); OR Graduation from an CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in cardiac sonography, or Graduation from a minimum of a 2-year JRC Accredited Program in Cardiac Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, JRC-DMS, OR Graduation from a bachelor's degree program and hold at least one certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography [RDCS (AE and/or PE)] or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RCCS);

Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in cardiac sonography. Independent action(s) required: Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists independently performs or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of ultrasound imaging exams. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologist represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role. Resolves basic service delivery issues. Lead technologists may perform "lead technologist" functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system. Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system. Sonographer/Technologists are considered "Essential Employees" who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion, Prolonged computer interaction

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, Logical thinking

Other: fast-paced environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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