Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Flexi/PRN)

Sentara Hospitals • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, is hiring a PRN/Flexi Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for a rotating shift. The position provides ultrasound department coverage at Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News.

Under the direction of a qualified physician, the sonographer conducts general diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies within their demonstrated scope of competency. Duties include scanning patients to demonstrate anatomy and pathology; operating sonography equipment and electronic radiology systems; preparing the patient room, equipment, and medications; maintaining adequate supply inventory; explaining examinations and procedures to patients; completing departmental documentation; and using and logging infection-control equipment.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed acute-care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center, with specialized heart and vascular and urologic services, diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, a busy emergency department, and a dedicated orthopedic hospital. Sentara Health describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field, or completion of a training program acceptable to the ARDMS registry board (required).
• ARRT or ARDMS certification (required).
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies within the scope of demonstrated competency and under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Scan patients to demonstrate correct anatomy and pathology.
• Operate sonography equipment and electronic radiology systems.
• Prepare the patient room, equipment, and medications.
• Maintain adequate supply inventory.
• Explain examinations and procedures to patients.
• Complete departmental documentation.
• Use and log infection-control equipment.
• Provide ultrasound department coverage at Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Port Warwick.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and military leave; paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Educational assistance, tuition assistance of $5,250 per year, and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt paydown up to $10,000 and student loan repayment assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
• Potential additional compensation such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree