Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with documented ultrasound training.
• Current ARDMS or ARRT Sonography certification in an applicable specialty area, such as Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Vascular, or Neurosonography.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care and maintain confidentiality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using specialized imaging equipment to obtain high-quality images for physician interpretation.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to provide appropriate care for patients of all ages.
• Review patient history and physician orders to ensure appropriate examination protocols are performed.
• Evaluate, position, and monitor patients during procedures while maintaining their comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment and perform quality assurance checks according to departmental and accreditation standards.
• Recognize normal and abnormal anatomical findings and obtain appropriate diagnostic images.
• Document procedures and patient information accurately in the electronic medical record and imaging systems.
• Perform patient-processing duties, which may include scheduling, registration, documentation, file management, and computer processing.
• Comply with Carilion Clinic, departmental, regulatory, and accreditation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Assist with orientation, training, and education of students and new staff as assigned.
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical competency through continuing education and professional development.
• Perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, clinical trials and research, low-dose dobutamine stress testing for aortic stenosis, cardiac surgery OR procedures, and cardiac structural procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for new hires.
• Relocation assistance of up to $7,000.
• Competitive compensation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension plan and 403B.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for continuing medical education (CMEs).
• Quarterly on-call bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.