Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Part Time for Mammography)

Sentara Health•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•$41 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is hiring a part-time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for a day shift, working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays may be required, but are infrequent. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. The sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in an ambulatory setting, exercising independent judgment under the direction of a qualified physician. The role includes performing general diagnostic ultrasound imaging within demonstrated competency; 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, demonstrates proficiency in preliminary structural reporting, and is competent in using and logging infection-control equipment. The position is based at Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet-designated, 238-bed community hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The workplace is tobacco-free. The posting describes a caring workplace with free, convenient parking, collaboration and shared governance, and access to an employee assistance program available 24/7. Compensation is described as market-competitive. The stated full-time base-pay range is $40.80–$60.63 per hour; compensation for this part-time role is not separately specified. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement plans with employer match; paid time off and leave; educational assistance and student-loan programs; and other voluntary benefits. An annual discretionary bonus may be available if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

Requirements

Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field, or completion of a training program acceptable to the candidate’s registry board, ARRT, or ARDMS.
ARRT (S) or ARDMS certification/licensure.
BLS.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in an ambulatory setting, using independent judgment under the direction of a qualified physician.
Perform general diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies within demonstrated competency.
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.
Conduct preliminary structural reporting.
Use and log infection-control equipment.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
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.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Free and convenient parking.
Employee assistance program available 24/7.