Ultrasonographer - as needed

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Onancock, Virginia is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and other ultrasound exams for incoming patients. You will explain procedures, answer questions, and maintain patient confidentiality throughout the process.

The role involves managing the ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and QA to ensure high-quality imaging and safety standards.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification with OB or AB subspecialty required upon hire.
• ARRT Sonography certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• US ultrasound licensure and registrations in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Produces high-quality images following established protocols.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients and families about procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - ARDMS

RDMS (OB or AB)

Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (Sonography)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Onancock, 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.

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.

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