Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Flexi/PRN)
About The Position
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a PRN/Flexi Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for a rotating shift. The position provides ultrasound department coverage at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton and Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News. The sonographer conducts general diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies within demonstrated competency and under the direction of a qualified physician. The role includes scanning patients to demonstrate anatomy and pathology; operating sonography equipment and electronic radiology systems; preparing patient rooms, equipment, and medications; and maintaining adequate supply inventory. The sonographer explains examinations and procedures to patients, completes departmental documentation, and is competent in using and logging infection-control equipment.
Requirements
- Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field, or completion of a training program acceptable to the ARDMS registry board.
- ARRT or ARDMS certification/licensure.
- BLS.
Responsibilities
- Conduct general diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies within 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 patient rooms, equipment, and medications.
- Maintain adequate supply inventory.
- Explain examinations and procedures to patients.
- Complete departmental documentation.
- Use and log infection-control equipment.
- Provide coverage for the ultrasound departments at Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Port Warwick.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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Education Level
Associate degree
