Ultrasound Technologist - $43-65 per hour

Inova Health System is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: nights
• Employment Type: Staff

The Sonographer provides clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards and acts as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions. Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies and 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.
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
Shift: Full Time
Hours: Nights
Location: Alexandria Hospital
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.
- Correctly identifies patients and their files by ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections. Tracks patients according to department procedures.
- Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient-related equipment by following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.
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.
- Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.
- Basic Life Support Certification.

Inova Job ID #662558. Posted job title: sonographer nights

Location: Oxon Hill, MD, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024