Diagnostic Sonographer - Patient-Focused Imaging

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital - Health Center is seeking a dedicated Sonographer to join its team. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, in Alexandria, VA, USA.

The candidate will perform a range of sonography examinations, communicate with patients, and ensure adherence to safety and clinical protocols. Certification requirements include BLS and registry eligibility with ARRT/ARDMS/RDMS/RVT within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients or patients' chart to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams, takes appropriate action to resolve them and produces the most desirable outcomes.
• Experience: Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital - Health Center is seeking a dedicated Sonographer to join its team. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, in Alexandria, VA, USA.

The candidate will perform a range of sonography examinations, communicate with patients, and ensure adherence to safety and clinical protocols. Certification requirements include BLS and registry eligibility with ARRT/ARDMS/RDMS/RVT within 18 months.