Alexandria, VA, USA
6 days ago
Sonographer Specialty PRN

We are opening a brand-new-state-of-the-art health care facility in Alexandria, VA. Located in the Potomac Yard neighborhood is an outpatient facility that will include a full-service emergency room, ambulatory surgery, imaging services, primary care and other medical offices.

To learn more about how Inova is expanding our seamless system of care in the Eastern Region of Northern Virginia, please visit https://www.inova.org/easternregion

Address: 400 Fannon Street, Alexandria, VA 22301

Inova Benefits and Perks:

Career Development State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Retirement benefits with match  Competitive salary Mental Health Resources and Support

See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

The Sonographer administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.

Shift: PRN

Hours: Days Vary

Location: Oakville: 400 Fannon Street, Alexandria, VA 22301 (Training at multiple locations initially - Alexandria, Springfield Healthplex or Mark Center)

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures. Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members. Ensures that rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and have required supplies readily available for procedures. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment to Biomedical Engineering/vendor. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.  Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. Provides clinical services according to specialized ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, 

Requirements for Consideration:

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT registry eligible. Must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire. ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered. Must have RVT/RVS/VS with specialty in Vascular or Neurosonology; or RDCS/RCS with a specialty in Adult Echo, Fetal Echo or Pediatric Echo; or RDMS/ARRT with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e. OB/GYN, Breast, AB). One year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Basic Life Support Certification
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