Ultrasonographer II

rivhs; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a wide range of ultrasound exams including general, breast, OB/GYN, and others. You will manage daily lab operations, patient scheduling, and equipment QA while maintaining patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities include imaging, patient education, image evaluation, and presenting findings to physicians; ensures equipment functionality and quality control.

Qualifications

• Operates ultrasound imaging equipment and produces diagnostic images per established protocols.
• Educates patients about the procedure and performs exams independently.
• Evaluates image quality and presents preliminary findings to the physician.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment to form high-quality diagnostic images for evaluation.
• Educates patients and families about the procedure and what to expect.
• Interprets or reviews captured images and communicates preliminary findings to the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and room sterility; performs QA/QC activities and reports issues.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient education

QA/maintenance

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Smithfield, 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.

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, AB, Breast, or NIV) Upon Hire(Required)
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RCS, RCIS, or RVS) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RVT or RDCS Upon Hire(Required)
• 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

Additional Information

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