Sonographer

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

10d•$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 includes explaining procedures and post-procedure orders to patients, helping ensure their safety and comfort, and obtaining and assessing diagnostic images using established protocols. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. The position is Monday through Friday on days, with on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with ARDMS or ARRT.
ARDMS certification within the first year of employment is required.
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 specific needs of neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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 opportunities for improvement and participate in improvement planning.
Follow OSHA regulations and universal precautions; clean examination surfaces and spills, provide clean linen, and properly store accessory equipment.
Communicate professionally with coworkers and participate in regular staff meetings to support team goals.
Safely manipulate equipment within its limitations, maintain sterile equipment and fields, and perform equipment warm-up and quality control procedures.
Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures, critique image quality, and determine whether repeat imaging is necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.