Registered Sonographer - OBGYN New River Valley

Overview

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 2875 Barn Rd - Christiansburg Requisition Number: R160854 Registered Sonographer - OBGYN New River Valley (Open)

The Registered Sonographer performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures, provides patient care, and supports high-quality imaging services. The Registered Sonographer performs a variety of highly skilled technical procedures in the application of diagnostic ultrasound for the imaging of normal and abnormal structures of the human body. Provides care and services to patients of all ages. Promotes Carilion Clinic's Culture of Excellence and quality service through teamwork, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve and anticipation of patient/customer needs. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for all patients served.

Responsibilities

• Operates highly specialized, technical equipment to obtain quality images according to ACR and ICAEL standards.
• Performs duties associated with processing patients, including scheduling, registration, file management and computer processing skills.
• Evaluates, positions, and observes patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience, and safety.
• Complies with all CHS and Imaging policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in the training of students and staff as assigned. Maintains ARDMS/ARRT registry by obtaining required CEU’s bi‑annually.
• Performs a variety of highly skilled technical procedures for patients of all ages to obtain diagnostic information regarding heart function, structure, valves and circulation.
• Provides procedural sedation and performs responsibilities related to pharmacological stress procedures, contrast administration, and medication administration as ordered by Cardiologist, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or M.D.
• Seeks RDCS or CCI credentials and completes a 16‑week orientation with nine months of intensive Ultrasound Principles and Instrumentation.
• May be required to administer ECHO contrast, as defined for the area specified by competency.
• Performs non‑invasive peripheral vascular testing to evaluate hemodynamics of patients using Doppler Ultrasound, Plethysmography, Duplex Imaging, and sound spectrum analysis according to the Vascular Lab policy and procedure manual.
• Interprets exam results, compiles preliminary reports, and communicates test results to referring physicians via Syngo and EMR.
• Complies with all Carilion and Vascular Lab policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: 1‑2 years of aquatic experience.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required.
• Life Support: AHA BLS‑HCP.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer‑Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Childcare discounts
• Continued education and training