Ultrasonographer II

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, breast, OB/GYN and other ultrasound exams in an acute care setting. You will respond to patient questions, maintain confidentiality, and pursue ongoing learning to advance your expertise.

You will manage daily operations of the ultrasound lab, schedule patients, maintain equipment, report failures, and ensure QA while upholding high medical ethics and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Ultrasound experience preferred.
• Licenses/certifications required listed below.
• Call rotation and weekend shifts.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and independently performs ultrasound exams.
• Evaluates images for quality and presents findings to the physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and room sterility; performs QC and troubleshooting.
• Monitors inventory and adheres to regulatory standards; reports variances.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Patient education

Education

RDMS

ARRT Sonography

RCS

RDCS

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual 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) or
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RCS, RCIS, or RVS) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RVT or RDCS 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

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