Sonographer at Inova Health System

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

52.21

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Communication, Clinical History Collection, Sterile Technique, Patient Care, Emergency Problem Recognition

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Sonographer to join the team. This role will be PRN 12-hour overnight shift. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Inova PRN Benefits and Perks: * State-of-the-art medical and training facilities * Retirement benefits with match from day one * Free Parking to all employees * Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more! Sonographer Job Responsibilities: * Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients or patients' chart to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations. * Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. * Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique. * Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams, takes appropriate action to resolve them and produces the most desirable outcomes. Additional Qualifications: * Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. * Licensure: None required * Certification: Basic Life Support Upon Start; ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire * Experience: Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Perform various sonography examinations using standard protocols and sterile techniques to assist physicians. Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and explain procedures to ensure cooperation.