Cardiac Sonographer

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• Performs echocardiogram testing per physician order, adhering to established departmental policy and procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment per departmental policy and procedure, to ensure test quality, patient safety, and to prevent downtime interference with service provision.
• Complies with Augusta Health and departmental policies and procedures including employee’s handbook, safety guidelines, quality improvement and infection control in accordance with organizational vision and philosophy.
• Annually reviews policy and procedure for fire/safety, code blue, disaster, and hazardous materials to assure safety of co-workers, patients, family/significant other, and self in the non invasive vascular lab environment.
• Attends planned staff meetings-attendance is documented in staff meeting minutes.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development. Attends require in-service education programs and participates in other continued educational programs as offered-meets Augusta Health continuing education requirements.
• Collaborates as appropriate with the patient, physician, family/significant other, and other health team members to identify age specific problems/needs. Communicates pertinent information to health team members.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the health care team as evidenced by positive commendation and lack of complaints.
• Maintains all patient records with accurate documentation and appropriate communication of data collected from all Vascular/Echo Lab testing-accurate reports are filed in patient record in a timely manner.
• Prepares the patient for testing by demonstrating for the patient, the proper procedures to follow-follows established guidelines from preparation of the patient.
• Monitors work performance for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with established standards. Maintains communications with immediate supervisor and/or physician and seeks assistance when circumstances do not allow independent action-evidenced by observation, feedback from physicians, and QI measures.
• Orders and maintains supplies-needed supplies are available in the department.
• Contributes to the formulation and implementation of Vascular/Echo Lab policies and procedures when requested by department director.
• Respects the dignity and confidentiality of the patient. Serves as an advocate as necessary and provides a safe, secure environment for the patient-adheres to established hospital policies including confidentiality and patient rights.

• Education: Associate's Degree - Allied Health of Applied Science (accredited cardiac sonographer program)
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or
  • Advanced Cardiac Registered (ACS), or the ability to obtain one of these registries within 12 months of employment.
  • BLS
• Experience: None
• Driver's License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: ACLS
• Experience: 1+ year
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

• Actively participates in continuing education, and updates/maintains knowledge and skills related to area of practice.
• Must have specialized skills in the performance of procedures done in the Echocardiography Lab, as well as being able to make interpretation of the results of the tests, and must handle any emergencies which may arise, including CPR.
• Certifications and registrations are current.
• Adheres to hospital policy and procedures in emergencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to meet the specific needs for various age groups including adolescent, adult and geriatric patients-Competency is evidenced by observation and feedback from physician.

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.