Inova Health System
Ultrasound Technologist - $43-65 per hour
Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Inova Health System is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Fairfax, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Ultrasound TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
OngoingShift:
daysEmployment Type:
Staff
Inova Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Paid Parental Leave- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute- Competitive salary- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualifyShift: Monday- FridayHours: 8:00am- 4:30pmLocation: 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031Specialty Sonographer:The Specialty 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.Responsibilities:- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' charts to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations. Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Tracks patients according to department procedures. Demonstrates patient safety in the department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions.- Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections.- Assists physicians in performing TEE, Fetal Echoes, and AV optimization studies by using departmental protocols to provide optimum results.- Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.Requirements:Certifications:- American Registered Radiologic Technologists -ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Must have RVT/RVS/VS with specialty in Vascular or Neurosonology; or RDCS/RCS with a specialty in Adult Echo, Fetal Echo or Pediatric Echo; or RDMS/ARRT with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e. OB/GYN, Breast, AB);- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon startLicensure:- None RequiredExperience:- One year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Education:- Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Inova Job ID #658749. Posted job title: sonographer specialty-mfmWhy Vivian Health?
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Specialty:
Ultrasound TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
OngoingShift:
daysEmployment Type:
Staff
Inova Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Paid Parental Leave- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute- Competitive salary- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualifyShift: Monday- FridayHours: 8:00am- 4:30pmLocation: 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031Specialty Sonographer:The Specialty 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.Responsibilities:- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' charts to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations. Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Tracks patients according to department procedures. Demonstrates patient safety in the department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions.- Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections.- Assists physicians in performing TEE, Fetal Echoes, and AV optimization studies by using departmental protocols to provide optimum results.- Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.Requirements:Certifications:- American Registered Radiologic Technologists -ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Must have RVT/RVS/VS with specialty in Vascular or Neurosonology; or RDCS/RCS with a specialty in Adult Echo, Fetal Echo or Pediatric Echo; or RDMS/ARRT with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e. OB/GYN, Breast, AB);- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon startLicensure:- None RequiredExperience:- One year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Education:- Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Inova Job ID #658749. Posted job title: sonographer specialty-mfmWhy Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.