Echo/Cardiac Sonographer

Join Our Award-Winning Heart & Vascular Center at UVA Health University Hospital!

Overview: At UVA Health, we are proud to be recognized for our exceptional heart treatment services. Four of our programs have been named "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report, including heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, and aortic valve surgery. Additionally, our Heart & Vascular Center has earned a spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with outstanding heart programs. As a core service supporting these programs, our Echocardiography Lab recently celebrated 25 years of quality accreditation and offers clinical ladder advancement.

Our Heart and Vascular Center offers a comprehensive, collaborative approach to patient care and clinical trials, driven by state-of-the-art technology and treatment. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering patient-centered treatment, ensuring that patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. As a tertiary care center serving the east coast, having a significant presence in Charlottesville and surrounding areas, we are committed to managing complex and critical cases with expertise. Our Heart and Vascular center has an established history in developing and providing advanced imaging services.

As we continue to innovate and lead in cardiovascular care, we are seeking dedicated staff to join our team and provide exceptional care for our patients. As a Cardiac Sonographer providing Echocardiography services, you will play a vital role in generating high quality diagnostic studies, improving patient outcomes within our Heart & Vascular Center.

In addition, we offer market-leading compensation and benefits, as well as an inclusive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Description: An Echocardiography Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in cardiac ultrasound.

• Demonstrates the cognitive skills required to perform comprehensive echocardiograph imaging.
• Demonstrates the technical skills and abilities required to perform comprehensive echocardiograph exams.
• Demonstrates knowledge understanding and technical requirements for Contrast Echocardiography (LVO Doppler enhancement MCE shunt evaluation).
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Position Compensation Range: $31.98 - $51.17 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience: No experience required; 2 years relevant experience preferred
Licensure: RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: Manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, and blood/body fluids disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. 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, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.