cardiovascular sonographer 3 - , VA, United States - Inova Health System

Description

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.
• Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify

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Eligibility Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

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.

Shift:
Monday- Friday, no holidays, no weekend

Hours: 8 hour shifts


Location:
Fairfax Medical Campus

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.

Requirements for Consideration:

• 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.