Sonographer

Inova Health System•Falls Church, VA

3d•$38 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Sonographer for a PRN evening role. The Sonographer performs examinations using department protocols and assists physicians in optimizing examination performance and interpretation. The role involves communicating with patients, explaining procedures, and responding appropriately to clinical or emergent issues that could affect examinations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Basic Life Support certification upon start.
ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS, or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or registry eligibility with certification obtained within 18 months from the date of hire.
Recent experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a sonographer.
ARDMS.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, either directly or from the patient's chart, to assist physicians in optimizing examination performance and interpretation.
Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
Assist physicians in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile technique.
Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations, take appropriate action to resolve them, and produce the most desirable outcomes.

Benefits

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities.
Retirement benefits with employer match from day one; Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions.
Free parking for employees.
Exclusive savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Remote and hybrid career opportunities.