Echo/Cardiac Sonographer, Part-time
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Job Overview
Jobs in this job family are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. They utilize advanced imaging technologies such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology to produce high‑quality images that aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions. These roles focus on using ultrasound technology to produce images of the body’s internal structures, such as organs, tissues, and blood vessels – essential for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.
Responsibilities
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty typically diagnose, treat, and care for patients, often interacting face‑to‑face. They may also spend time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision; problems are typically routine, though may occasionally require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Requires the ability to communicate information that may need explanation or interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.
License/Certification: Registered Vascular Technologist certification required within 12 months of hire; ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification required; American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Standing for prolonged periods; frequent bending/stooping, overhead and repetitive reaching; repetitive computer keyboard use. Requires proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push or pull 50–100 lbs. May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Compensation
The starting base rate for this role is $36.13 per hour. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings
Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
Certification and education support
Generous paid time off
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Jobs in this job family are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. They utilize advanced imaging technologies such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology to produce high‑quality images that aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions. These roles focus on using ultrasound technology to produce images of the body’s internal structures, such as organs, tissues, and blood vessels – essential for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.
Responsibilities
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty typically diagnose, treat, and care for patients, often interacting face‑to‑face. They may also spend time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision; problems are typically routine, though may occasionally require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Requires the ability to communicate information that may need explanation or interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.
License/Certification: Registered Vascular Technologist certification required within 12 months of hire; ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification required; American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Standing for prolonged periods; frequent bending/stooping, overhead and repetitive reaching; repetitive computer keyboard use. Requires proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push or pull 50–100 lbs. May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Compensation
The starting base rate for this role is $36.13 per hour. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings
Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
Certification and education support
Generous paid time off
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr