Ultrasonographer - as needed

Riverside Hospital•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs a range of ultrasound exams, including general ultrasound, breast, and OB/GYN exams, for incoming patients. The role responds to patient questions and concerns about exam procedures while protecting the confidentiality of personal health information. The technologist is responsible for daily ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, and quality assessment. The position requires maintaining high medical ethics and pursuing ongoing learning as the field, diseases, and procedures evolve. The technologist uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to produce diagnostic images, follows established protocols, documents clinical care within the scope of practice, and educates patients and families about procedures. The technologist evaluates image quality, interprets captured images, and presents images and preliminary findings to physicians. Additional duties include maintaining and sterilizing equipment and rooms, performing quality-control measurements, troubleshooting equipment, monitoring supplies, adhering to regulatory and accrediting standards and Riverside Health System policies, and reporting variances.

Requirements

Upon hire, hold either Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in OB or AB from ARDMS, or ARRT Sonography (S or BS) certification.
Upon hire, hold CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound experience.
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Responsibilities

Perform general, breast, OB/GYN, and other ultrasound exams according to established protocols and procedures.
Use imaging equipment and soundwaves to produce quality diagnostic images.
Provide clinical documentation within the scope of practice.
Educate patients and families about procedures and respond to questions and concerns.
Evaluate image quality, interpret captured images, and present images and preliminary findings to physicians.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, sterilize the room, perform equipment quality-control measurements, and troubleshoot equipment functionality.
Manage the patient schedule and monitor supplies and materials to support uninterrupted services.
Report equipment failures and variances and participate in quality assessment.
Follow applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and Riverside Health System policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of personal health information and high standards of medical ethics.