Cardiac Sonographer 1

Company: Inova Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

*Job Overview*Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer to join the outpatient Cardiology teams located in Alexandria, VA in our brand new Oakville location. This roll will be a Full Time Day Shift, Monday - Friday. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible._Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience._ _We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. _*Featured Benefits:** *Committed to Team Member Health*: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, a robust team member wellness program.* *Retirement:* Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.* *Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:* offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.* *Mental Health Support:* offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year at no cost.* *State of the Art Medical Facilities**Cardiac Sonographer Job Responsibilities:** Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety while assuring patients cooperation, as evidence by customer satisfaction* Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, 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 and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction.* Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies.* Tracks patients according to department procedures. Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the EMR and PACS Systems reports.*Cardiac Sonographer Additional Requirements:** *Work Schedule:* Monday-Friday Days; no holidays or weekends* *Education:* Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.* *License:* ARDMS Registered with RDCS Certification within 12 months* *Certification:* Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association* *Experience:* New graduates and/or any experience welcome*About Us*We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare._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._Job Type: Full-timePay: $38.42 - $62.44 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* CardiologySchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayAbility to Commute:* Alexandria, VA 22306 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

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