Cardiac Sonographer I – 2nd shift

SOVAH Health – Danville

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health – Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary:* *

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and special procedures. Primarily responsible for the care of patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Responsible for assisting with all procedures providing patient education, assessment, and monitoring, and participating in performance improvement activities. Monitors hemodynamics, electrocardiograms, and waveform analysis. Participates in an on-call schedule for STEMI interventions. Participates in Quality Assurance and practices infection control policies. Practice in accordance with state and federal law and health care regulatory standards.

Minimum Education:

• A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or surgical technologist).
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Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to function under stress and emergencies, critical thinking abilities.
• Effective organization, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Team and goal-oriented yet able to function independently.
• Professionalism: Possesses excellent qualities in communication, adaptability, problem solving, attitude, and organization.
• Typical Physical Demands: Full range of motion of upper and lower extremities. Moving and/or lifting patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing equipment > 100 pounds. Dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal ranges. Standing and/or walking for extensive periods of time. Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluid which require the use of body substance isolation precautions.
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Required *Certifications/Licenses:*

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within one year of hire.

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Minimum Work Experience:

• Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred.
• Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health – Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job: *Radiology/Imaging Services

Organization: *SOVAH Health – Danville

Title: Cardiac Sonographer I – 2nd shift

Location: Virginia-Danville

Requisition ID: 7455-12740