sonographer 227629

Job Description

• Inova Benefits and Perks:
• Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive Pay: Based on experience
• Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO hours on your first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, movie tickets, local offerings, and much more

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients or patients' chart to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams, takes appropriate action to resolve them and produces the most desirable outcomes.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography. Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards.
• Correctly identifies patients and their files by ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections. Tracks patients according to department procedures.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services, and meetings.
• 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. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment to biomedical engineering/vendor. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors and ultrasound equipment to maintain consistent quality images. Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ultrasound principles and theory as it relates to the cardiovascular system, anatomy, and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate technique and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols by ensuring that all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Demonstrates the ability and skills to assist in teaching Ultrasound Students sound ultrasound principles. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Cardiac anatomy, pathology, and physiology.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start; ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire

Licensure - None required

Experience - Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.

Education - Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

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.

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