Sonographer (Sono)

Inova • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Sonographer to provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards. The Sonographer also serves as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to support optimal department operations. This is a PRN (as-needed), varied-shift position.

The role involves communicating with patients to obtain clinical histories and informed consent, explaining procedures to patients and families, and assisting physicians with examinations using department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile technique when applicable. The Sonographer also completes ancillary tasks, follows safety protocols, and maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Sonographer in a hospital or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards.
• Act as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to support optimal department functions.
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients or their charts.
• Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support patient cooperation.
• Complete ancillary tasks to support efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrate safety for patients, staff, and self in accordance with department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Assist physicians with examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile technique.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Individual Development Planning focused on supporting team member aspirations.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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