Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Ultrasonographer 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilliamsburg, VA, USA$36.50 - $50.23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ultrasound experience is preferred.
Must hold one of the following upon hire: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, with RDMS(OB, AB, Breast, or NIV); ARRT Sonography (S) credential; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential (RCS, RCIS, or RVS); or ARDMS RVT or RDCS credential.
Must hold CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
Must participate in call rotation and work weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Use imaging equipment and sound waves to form diagnostic images, producing quality images according to appropriate protocols and procedures.
Provide and maintain clinical documentation within scope of practice.
Educate patients and families about procedures, explain the procedure, and independently perform ultrasound exams according to established protocols.
Evaluate image quality, interpret captured images, and present images and preliminary findings to the physician.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, sterilize the room, perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements, and troubleshoot to ensure equipment functionality.
Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
Adhere to applicable regulatory and accrediting standards, follow Riverside Health System policies and procedures, and report variances.
Respond to patient questions and concerns about exam procedures while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
Manage daily ultrasound lab operations and patient scheduling, report equipment failures, and perform quality assessment.

Desired Qualifications

Ultrasound experience.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Ultrasound Technologist in the acute care setting will perform a wide range of ultrasound exams, such as general ultrasound, breast, OB/GYN, and other ultrasound exams on incoming patients. The Ultrasound Technologist responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding personal health information. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Ultrasound Technologist always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

What you will do

Uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images for diagnosis. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
Educates patients/families regarding the procedure to be performed. Explains the procedure and independently performs ultrasound exams on patients following established protocols.
Evaluates images for quality. Interprets what image is captured. Presents images and preliminary findings to the physician.
Maintains the ultrasound equipment and sterilizes the room. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.

Qualifications

Experience

Ultrasound experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDMS(OB, AB, Breast, or NIV) Upon Hire(Required) or
Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) Upon Hire(Required) or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CCI (RCS, RCIS, or RVS) Upon Hire(Required) or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RVT or RDCS Upon Hire(Required) and
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

Call Rotation
Weekend Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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