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:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
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: Full Time (36 hours)
Hours: Rotating Schedule:
- Week 1: 12hrs Thurs, Fri, Sat 7a-7:30p
- Week 2: 12hrs Mon, Tues, Wed 7a-7:30p
Location: Oakville: 400 Fannon Street, Alexandria, VA 22301 (Training at multiple locations initially - Alexandria, Springfield Healthplex or Mark Center)
Job Responsibilities
- Assists physicians in performing TEE, Fetal Echoes, and AV optimization studies by using departmental protocols to provide optimum results.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solutions, in alignment with standards of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
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
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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/Affirmative Action 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.
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