Ultrasonographer

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 50,282 - 69,196; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and related ultrasound exams in an acute care setting.

You will educate patients on procedures, schedule exams, and maintain patient confidentiality while ensuring QA and equipment upkeep. Weekend shifts and call rotation are required, with ongoing learning encouraged.

Qualifications

• RDMS/ARDMS licensure required upon hire.
• ARRT Sonography certification required upon hire.
• CCI RCS or RDCS certifications may be accepted upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to form diagnostic images per protocols.
• Educate patients about procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Evaluate image quality and present findings to physician.
• Maintain equipment and perform QA/maintenance tasks.
• Monitor supplies to avoid service interruption.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

RDMS

ARRT Certification

CPR/BLS

Education

RDMS/ARDMS licensure

ARRT Sonography

CCI RCS

RDCS

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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.

Gloucester, Virginia

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

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