Ultrasonographer - as needed

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a wide range of ultrasound exams including general, breast, OB/GYN, and other studies. You will manage the ultrasound lab, schedule patients, maintain equipment, and report any failures or QA issues while upholding patient confidentiality.

You will educate patients about procedures, independently perform exams per established protocols, evaluate image quality, and present findings to physicians.

Qualifications

• RDMS credential required at hire.
• ARRT Sonography credential required at hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required at hire.
• RVS credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Produces high-quality images following protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients and families about procedures.
• Explains procedures and independently performs exams per protocol.
• Evaluates image quality and presents findings to physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and room cleanliness.
• Performs QA/quality control and checks equipment function.
• Monitors supplies to prevent service interruptions.
• Follows regulations and Riverside policies.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

RDMS certification (ARDMS)

ARRT Sonography Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

RVS Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Williamsburg, 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 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 or AB) Upon Hire(Required)
• Radiologic Technologists - 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)
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RVS) Upon Hire(Preferred)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

About Riverside

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. 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.