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About Memorial Regional Medical Center (MRMC)

Nationally recognized for its stroke treatment, this 250+ bed hospital features a spectrum of health care services, including obstetrics, comprehensive cardiac care, wound care center and a 24-hour emergency room. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Richmond, we are fully accredited by the Joint Commission (TJC), have been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and stroke care, and we are ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country for cardiac surgery and overall cardiac care.

Cardiac Sonographer Registered / Echo Tech – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Shifts: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hour shifts beginning at either 7 or 8 am (part-time call rotation required)

Job Summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart. The testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing.

Essential Functions:

• Performs diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart during Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing examinations.

• Demonstrates ability to proficiently perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams.

• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, and interpretation of results.

• Prepares and monitors patients before and during procedures.

• Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information and document any critical findings.

• On call hours required.

Education:

• Associates degree in an applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology, ultrasonography or other related study (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

• Required credentialed in echocardiography by one of the following organizations:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer (preferred)

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (preferred)

• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com