We are opening a brand-new state-of-the-art health care facility in Alexandria, VA. Located in the Potomac Yard neighborhood, this outpatient facility will include a full-service emergency room, ambulatory surgery, imaging services, primary care, and other medical offices.
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 Development
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Retirement benefits with match
- Competitive salary
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Shift: PRN
Hours: Days Vary
Location: Oakville
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 issues 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.
Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities.
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