Inova
Sonographer Specialty PRN
Inova, Leesburg, Virginia, United States, 22075
Job Description
The Sonographer administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
Inova Benefits and Perks:Career DevelopmentState-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesRetirement benefits with matchCompetitive salaryMental Health Resources and SupportShift : PRN
Hours : Days Vary
Location:
Loudoun Hospital
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes.Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography.Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members. Ensures that rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and have required supplies readily available for procedures. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment to Biomedical Engineering/vendor. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.Requirements for Consideration:
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e. OB/GYN, Breast, AB).One year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Basic Life Support Certification
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
The Sonographer administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
Inova Benefits and Perks:Career DevelopmentState-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesRetirement benefits with matchCompetitive salaryMental Health Resources and SupportShift : PRN
Hours : Days Vary
Location:
Loudoun Hospital
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes.Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography.Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members. Ensures that rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and have required supplies readily available for procedures. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment to Biomedical Engineering/vendor. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.Requirements for Consideration:
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e. OB/GYN, Breast, AB).One year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Basic Life Support Certification
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.