OB/GYN Ultrasonographer - as needed

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform OB/GYN ultrasound exams, respond to patient questions, and manage daily lab operations.

You will maintain confidentiality and uphold high medical ethics while pursuing ongoing learning to advance proficiency in diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities include ensuring image quality, documenting procedures, educating patients, and coordinating equipment maintenance with QA checks.

Qualifications

• ARDMS RDMS OB/AB certification at hire.
• ARRT Sonography certification at hire.
• CPR/BLS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

ARDMS RDMS OB/AB

ARRT Sonography S or BS

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

Other Requirements

• Monday - Friday

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.