Ultrasonographer

rivhs; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 104,587,000 - 143,929,000; Full time

Job summary

rivhs in Gloucester, Virginia is looking for an Ultrasound Technologist. In the acute care setting you will perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and other ultrasound exams, respond to patient questions, and oversee daily ultrasound lab operations, scheduling, equipment maintenance, QA, and safety.

You will educate patients about procedures, perform exams independently per established protocols, evaluate image quality, present preliminary findings to the physician, maintain inventory, and ensure

Qualifications

• Ultrasound experience preferred for role.
• RDMS/ARDMS or ARRT Sonography credential required upon hire.
• RCS or RDCS credential required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form diagnostic images.
• Produces quality images following established protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Performs ultrasound exams independently per established protocols.
• Evaluates image quality and interprets captured images.
• Presents images and preliminary findings to the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and sterilizes the room.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.
• Monitors and maintains inventory to avoid interruptions.
• Adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards and RHS policies.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

RDMS/ARDMS Certification

ARRT Sonography Certification

RCS/RDCS Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/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 in the acute care setting will perform a wide range of ultrasound exams, such as general ultrasound, breast, OB/GYN, and other 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

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDMS(OB, AB, Breast, or NIV) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RCS, RCIS, or RVS) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RVT or RDCS 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

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts