Vascular Sonographer

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Vascular and General Sonographer to join the team. This role will be PRN. 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. Inova PRN Benefits and Perks: State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Retirement benefits with match from day one Free Parking to all employees Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more! 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. Sonographer Additional Requirements: 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.