Ultrasonographer I - OBGYN

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Williamsburg, Virginia seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and related ultrasound exams for incoming patients.

The role handles daily ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and QA while upholding medical ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Ultrasound experience preferred and relevant licensure required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Radiologic Technologist with ARRT Sonography credentials required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required; weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis.
• Produces quality images following protocols and procedures.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Explains the procedure and independently performs ultrasound exams.
• Evaluates images for quality.
• Interprets image findings and presents to physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and room cleanliness.
• Performs QC measurements and tracks equipment performance.
• Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.
• Monitors inventory to avoid service interruptions.
• Adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Follows Riverside Health System policies and reports variances.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

RDMS

ARRT Sonography

RDMS OB/AB

CPR/BLS

RVS (CCI)

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) 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) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RVS) Upon Hire(Preferred) Other Requirements Weekend Shifts

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