Ultrasonographer - as needed Weekends

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for weekend coverage in a level II trauma acute care setting. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, educating patients, evaluating and reporting findings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring QA.

Requires RDMS/ARRT credentials and CPR/BLS certification, with ultrasound experience preferred. Newport News, VA offers a dynamic clinical environment focused on accuracy, ethics, and lifelong learning

Qualifications

• RDMS certification required or ARDMS eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Evaluates images for quality and interprets findings for the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and performs quality control checks.
• Manages supplies to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and forwards variances as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

RDMS (OB or AB)

ARRT Sonography

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Schedule- Weekend Coverage

Overview

The Ultrasound Technologist in the level II trauma 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.

Newport News, Virginia

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) or
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S or BS) 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
• Irregular Shifts
• Work/Float in more than one work location

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