Vascular Sonographer Jobs

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Vascular Sonographer

Inova Health System’s Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a Vascular Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team. This role is PRN, shifts and days vary.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities:

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• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• 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.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services and meetings.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.

Requirements:

• Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Experience : Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonographer student
• Work schedule : PRN, shifts and days vary.
• Certification : BLS; CPR; ARRT, ARDMS or RVT or registry eligible. Must be registry eligible and obtain certification within one year of hire date into position.
• Location: Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

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