Sonographer

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

9d•$40 - $54

About The Position

The Sonographer works in concert with radiologists to obtain high-quality ultrasound images and provide exceptional patient care. The role supports patient safety and comfort, explains procedures and post-procedure orders, and prioritizes workflow according to patient condition. The Sonographer follows safety and compliance practices, maintains equipment and sterile fields, performs equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures, uses protocols to image internal structures, and evaluates image quality to determine whether repeat imaging is needed. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with ARDMS or ARRT.
ARDMS certification is required within the first year of employment.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, multitask, and prioritize quickly.
Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and meet the needs of neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
One year of experience in sonography.

Responsibilities

Work with radiologists to obtain high-quality ultrasound images and provide exceptional patient care.
Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department.
Explain procedures and post-procedure orders to patients to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Prioritize workflow according to patient condition and support timely patient arrival and departure.
Use patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify improvement opportunities and participate in planning and improvement processes.
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions when required.
Clean examination surfaces between patients, provide clean linens, promptly clean spills, and properly store accessory equipment.
Communicate professionally with coworkers, work toward team goals, and participate in staff meetings.
Safely operate and manipulate equipment within its limitations to obtain images.
Maintain sterile equipment and fields, adjust cameras for proper density and contrast, and perform necessary equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures.
Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures, critique images for quality, and determine whether repeat imaging is necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.