OB/GYN Ultrasonographer - as needed

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform OB/GYN ultrasound exams and educate patients on procedures. The role requires adherence to safety, privacy, and lab QA standards, with duties spanning imaging, equipment maintenance, and documentation.

You will work Mon-Fri, at Riverside's ultrasound lab, performing high-quality imaging, presenting preliminary findings to physicians, and ensuring regulatory compliance and inventory readiness.

Qualifications

• Ultrasound experience preferred.
• ARDMS RDMS (OB or AB) upon hire or ARRT Sonography (S or BS) upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Produces quality images following established protocols.
• Educates patients and families about the procedure.
• Presents images and preliminary findings to the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and sterilizes the room.
• Performs equipment quality control and troubleshoots issues.
• Ensures adequate inventory and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Patient education

Education

ARDMS RDMS (OB or AB) Upon Hire

ARRT Sonography (S or BS) Upon Hire

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a OB/GYN ultrasound exams on incoming patients. The Ultrasound Technologist responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding personal health information. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Ultrasound Technologist always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

What you will do

• Uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis.
• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Explains the procedure and independently performs ultrasound exams on patients following established protocols.
• Evaluates images for quality.
• Interprets what image is captured.
• Presents images and preliminary findings to the physician.
• Maintains the ultrasound equipment and sterilizes the room.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Follows RHS policies and procedures.
• Reports variances.

Qualifications

Experience

• Ultrasound experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDMS (OB or AB) Upon Hire(Required) or
• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S or BS) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Monday - Friday

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.