Department

CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 206172

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients. This position requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing.

Education
Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.

Experience
Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.

Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS). Graduates of the Valley Health System Sonography Program have (12) months from the date of hire to obtain certification/registration.

Qualifications
Must be available for participation in call rotation and call back testing.

Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of all ages, neonatal through adult, as required.

Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.