Sonographer

Inova • Leesburg, VA

8d • $38 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Sonographer to join the team. This role is a Varied Shift+Schedule: PRN (as needed). Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT registry eligible. Must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start
• Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Sonographer in a hospital/healthcare environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Sonographer provides clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, residents, fellows and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' charts to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrates safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree