Ultrasonographer

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a broad range of ultrasound exams including general, breast, OB/GYN, and more. You will handle patient questions, maintain exam confidentiality, and manage the ultrasound lab operations, including scheduling, equipment upkeep, and QA responsibilities.

The role requires RDMS/ARDMS or ARRT/CCI certifications upon hire and CPR/BLS, with weekend and call rotation duties as part of ongoing coverage.

Qualifications

• RDMS/ARDMS certification required (OB, AB, Breast, or NIV) upon Hire.
• ARRT Sonography certification upon Hire (Required) or
• RCS/CCI certification upon Hire (RCS, RCIS, or RVS) Required
• RDCS/ARDMS certification (RDCS/RDMS) Upon Hire and
• CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form diagnostic images and maintains clinical documentation.
• Educates patients/families about procedures and independently performs ultrasound exams.
• Evaluates image quality and presents findings to the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and room cleanliness, performs QA/QC measurements.
• Monitors supplies to prevent service interruptions.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and RHS policies.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient Education

Equipment Maintenance

Education

RDMS/ARDMS Certification

ARRT Sonography Certification

RCS/CCI Certification

RDCS/ARDMS Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment (GE/Philips)

QA/QC Procedures

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual 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