Sonographer

Job Code: US3604

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

Work in concert with the radiologists to obtain high quality ultrasound images and provide exceptional patient care.

Patient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.  

Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.   Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.   Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.    Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process. 

Compliance: Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required. 

Cleans examination surfaces between patients.  Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.   Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.   Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use. 

Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.  

Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.   Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings. 

Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.  

Maintains sterile equipment and fields.  Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.  Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.   Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.   Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred. Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with ARDMS or ARRT.

Experience: 1 year experience in sonography preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: ARDMS certified within first year of employment required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and to meet the specific needs of various patient age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 13A, Imaging

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes