Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Ultrasonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeNewport News, VA, USA$38.60 - $53.08 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential in OB or AB from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or an ARRT Sonography (S or BS) credential, is required upon hire.
A CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required upon hire.
Participate in call rotation, weekend shifts, and irregular shifts.
Work or float in more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Use imaging equipment and soundwaves to form diagnostic images, produce quality images following protocols and procedures, and provide and maintain clinical documentation within the 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 inventory of supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
Follow applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and Riverside Health System policies and procedures, and report variances.
Respond to patient questions and concerns about exam procedures and processes while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
Manage daily ultrasound lab operations and the patient schedule, report equipment failures, and perform quality assessment.

Desired Qualifications

Ultrasound experience is preferred.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Schedule- Weekend Coverage

Overview
The Ultrasound Technologist in the level II trauma 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 or AB) Upon Hire(Required) or
Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S or BS) 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
Irregular Shifts
Work/Float in more than one work location

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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