What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Educator - Non-Invasive Cardiology position at VCU Health?
The Adult Echo Educator works in collaboration with the Sonographer Technical Supervisor and Program Manager to ensure professional development that provides education, leadership, and accountability for clinical teaching experiences for student echocardiographers, new hires including echocardiographers and fellows, and experienced staff echocardiographers. The role includes professional development and empowerment of staff to promote desired outcomes with attention to image quality, efficiency, and STAR Service.
Required Education : ?
Graduation from a minimum of a 2-year JRC Accredited Program in Cardiac Sonography in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, JRC-DMS or graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in sonography.?
Preferred Education : ?
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration, Radiology Sciences or other related field from accredited program. ?
Previous experience as a sonographer educator.?
Licensure / Certification Required : ?
ARDMS RDCS, AE or CCI
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment : ?
Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification. ?
Current RDCS, AE REQUIRED ?
Licensure / Certification Preferred : ?
- Minimum Qualifications?
Years and Type of Required Experience?
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Cardiology?
Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center and / or academic medical center preferred?
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : ?
Cultural Responsiveness?
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred : ?
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.?
General office environment.?
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.?
May be required to use physical restraints.?
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.?
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.?
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.?
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. \
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. \
May have periods of constant interruptions.?
Prolonged periods of working alone. ?
Job Type : Full-time
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Ability to Relocate :
Work Location : In person
