Vascular Sonographer - $41-61 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 18, 2023
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Vascular Sonographer for a job
in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Vascular Sonographer
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: StaffFeatured Benefits:- Tuition
reimbursement- Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!-
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities- Paid parental
leave for birth/adoption of a child- Retirement benefits with match
from day one- Sign - on bonus available for those that qualify!The
Cardiovascular Sonographer 3 ensures the safety of patients by
administering sound patient care practices according to
hospital/department policies and procedures. Completes ancillary
tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe
condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
Provides clinical services according to diagnostic echo vascular
principles, theory and practice standards to ensure optimal
department functions.Job Responsibilities- Communicates effectively
with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from
patients or patients' charts to assist the physician in optimizing
the performance and interpretation of the examination.- Assists the
physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard
department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile
technique, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.-
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent
problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action
to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.-
Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or
other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography Standards. Operates imaging and other related
equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.- Identifies
errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by
the EMR and PACS Systems reports. Assist departmental leadership in
obtaining or maintaining ICAL accreditation.- Demonstrates a
thorough understanding of echo vascular principles/theory, anatomy
and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate techniques
and/or positioning for optimal examinations.- Act as a preceptor
and resource for students, echo vascular sonographers and fellows.-
Demonstrates advanced imaging skillsets such as 3D, Strain,
contrast use and assists cardiologist with TEE studies. Performs 3D
imaging with manipulation of 3D image analysis independently or
with physician assistance.- May perform additional duties as
assigned.Additional Requirements- Work schedule: Full-time, Monday
- Friday, with weekend & on-call coverage requirements- Location:
Mount Vernon Hospital- Education: Graduate of an accredited
school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of
specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting- Experience:
Three years or more of experience in a hospital/healthcare
environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular
sonography.Inova Job ID #650297. Posted job title: cardiovascular
sonographer 3 - ft - mt. vernon
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Vascular Sonographer - $41-61 per hour, Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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