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Inova

Sonographer

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What they do

An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$76,550 / year median in Virginia

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital - Health Center is looking for a dedicated Sonographer to join the team. This role will be Full-time, Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:30pm. 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 medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:
offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
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.
Work/Life Balance:
offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities .
Sonographer Job Responsibilities:
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. Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. 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.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Licensure:
None required
Certification:
Basic Life Support Upon Start; ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire
Experience :
Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.
Sonographer Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Licensure:
None required
Certification:
Basic Life Support Upon Start; ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire
Experience :
Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonography student.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 + year of experience as a sonographer ARDMS