Ultrasonographer - as needed

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); In loco; USD 47.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Riverside Health in Williamsburg, Virginia is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and other ultrasound exams. You will explain procedures to patients, maintain confidentiality, and support daily operation of the ultrasound lab.

Responsibilities include acquiring quality images, evaluating image quality, presenting preliminary findings to physicians, maintaining equipment, and ensuring QA.

Competenze

• Ultrasound experience preferred.
• RDMS or ARRT Sonography certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) preferred.

Mansioni

• Uses imaging equipment to produce diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Maintains image quality and follows established protocols.
• Educates patients about procedures and answers questions.
• Presents images and preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintains ultrasound lab operations, QA, and equipment.
• Ensures regulatory and accreditation standards are met.

Conoscenze

Ultrasound experience

Image interpretation

Patient education

Formazione

RDMS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewThe 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 doUses 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.QualificationsExperienceUltrasound experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDMS (OB or AB) Upon Hire(Required) orRadiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S or BS) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/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 RequirementsWeekend ShiftsTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.