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Cardiac Sonographer I - 1st shift

Danville, Virginia

Req ID 7455-12740 Post Date Oct. 14, 2024 CategoryTechnician FacilitySovah Health - Danville
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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 I - 1st shift, under the general guidance of the physicians/providers who perform various diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures.  Primarily responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative while operating diagnostic imaging equipment.


Minimum Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of a Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonographic Technology
    required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. 

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


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.

    Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health Danville.
Required License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required.
    American Radiologic Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registry (ARDMS) is required within one year of hire.
    Cardiac Sonographer I - Certified in either Adult Echocardiographer (AE) or Vascular Technology (VT)

Minimum Work Experience:

  • Knowledgeable of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
  • The job may require 1 to 6 months of on-the-job training to develop expertise and familiarization with equipment.

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.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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