Ultrasonographer - as needed Weekends

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist works in a Level II trauma acute care setting and performs a range of ultrasound examinations, including general ultrasound, breast, and OB/GYN exams. The technologist responds to patient questions and concerns about procedures while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information. The role is responsible for daily ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, and quality assessment. The technologist maintains high medical ethics and pursues ongoing learning to expand knowledge of the field, diseases, and evolving procedures.

This position provides weekend coverage on an as-needed basis and may involve call rotation, irregular shifts, and work or floating across more than one location.

Requirements

• Upon hire, hold either Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification from ARDMS in OB or AB, 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.
• Be available for call rotation, weekend shifts, irregular shifts, and work or float at more than one location.

Nice To Haves

• Ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Use imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis.
• Produce quality images in accordance with appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Provide and maintain clinical documentation within scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and explain procedures to patients.
• Independently perform ultrasound exams following established protocols.
• Evaluate image quality and interpret the captured images.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the room.
• Perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure functionality.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
• Adhere to applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and Riverside Health System policies and procedures.
• Report variances.
• Manage daily ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, and quality assessment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients’ personal health information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed