Cardiovascular Sonographer 1

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Job Description

Fairfax Hospital - Cardiac Diagnostics is looking for a dedicated Sonographer to join the team. This role will be a Monday - Friday and every other weekend role.

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.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.
• State-of-the-Art Medical and Training Facilities

Sonographer Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards.
• 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.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services, and meetings.

Sonographer Additional Requirements:

• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, every other weekend
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• License: ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT registry eligible. Must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Experience: Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities