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.
Inova Health Center - Oakville is looking for a dedicated Specialty Sonographer 1 to join the team. This role is a Varied Shift+
Schedule:
PRN (as needed) includes Sunday coverage on-call requirement. Inova is consistently ranked as 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 and Incentives:
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. Specialty Sonographer 1
Job Responsibilities:
The Specialty Sonographer 1 provides foundational ultrasound services under supervision, ensuring safe, high ‑ quality patient care in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Focuses on developing technical skills, supporting routine and specialty exams, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Performs routine ultrasound exams and assists with specialty procedures such as venous studies and Intra op ultrasound guided procedures under direct guidance. Explains procedures, answers patient questions, and ensures comfort and safety using proper monitoring, side rails, and equipment positioning. Identifies basic clinical concerns that may affect exam quality and promptly reports them to supervising staff. Acquires diagnostic images following established protocols and records data and technical notes for physician interpretation. Participates in department training, in ‑ services, and performance ‑ improvement activities. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Certification:
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start. American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with at least two sonographer specialties (i.e., OB/GYN, Breast, AB) required within 12 months of hire About Inova Health System We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
