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Job Overview The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist performs ultrasonography procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures or examinations upon order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by, a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Determine ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
Assist a LIP with interventional procedures such as needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, drainages, etc.
Maintain records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborate patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for a LIP.
Verify informed consent and assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures.
Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Perform venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Start and maintain intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identify and escalating emergency situations and manage until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
Provide patient education related to imaging procedures.
Educate, mentor, and provide general oversight of students and other learners in the radiology environment.
Participate and/or perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements
Current certification by ARRT (S), RDMS, RDCS, CCI, or RVT.
For new graduates: must reach eligibility status for certification test within 12 months of hire date and pass the certification exam within 6 months of reaching eligibility status.
Continuing employment requires advancement to Imaging Technologist Advancement Program Clinical Ladder Level 2 within 24 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) required.
Education / Training
Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography **or**
Graduation from a minimum of a 2‑year JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee (JRC‑DMS) **or**
Graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in sonography or vascular sonography.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a radiologic technology, sonography, or vascular sonography.
Experience
Preferred: One (1) year of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist.
Additional Position Requirements
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the specific manager or supervisor.
Weekends and other after‑hours coverage may be required.
Sonographer/Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
Age‑specific groups served: All.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical: Lifting 20‑50 lbs.; prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking (distance), repetitive motion, prolonged computer interaction.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking, vision.
Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.
Days TBD.
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Job Overview The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist performs ultrasonography procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures or examinations upon order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by, a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Determine ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
Assist a LIP with interventional procedures such as needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, drainages, etc.
Maintain records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborate patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for a LIP.
Verify informed consent and assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures.
Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Perform venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Start and maintain intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identify and escalating emergency situations and manage until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
Provide patient education related to imaging procedures.
Educate, mentor, and provide general oversight of students and other learners in the radiology environment.
Participate and/or perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements
Current certification by ARRT (S), RDMS, RDCS, CCI, or RVT.
For new graduates: must reach eligibility status for certification test within 12 months of hire date and pass the certification exam within 6 months of reaching eligibility status.
Continuing employment requires advancement to Imaging Technologist Advancement Program Clinical Ladder Level 2 within 24 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) required.
Education / Training
Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography **or**
Graduation from a minimum of a 2‑year JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee (JRC‑DMS) **or**
Graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in sonography or vascular sonography.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a radiologic technology, sonography, or vascular sonography.
Experience
Preferred: One (1) year of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist.
Additional Position Requirements
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the specific manager or supervisor.
Weekends and other after‑hours coverage may be required.
Sonographer/Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
Age‑specific groups served: All.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical: Lifting 20‑50 lbs.; prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking (distance), repetitive motion, prolonged computer interaction.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking, vision.
Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.
Days TBD.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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