Pediatric Echo Sonographer II - Children's Hospital of Richmond - PRN

**$6,000 sign‑on incentive available for offers accepted prior to June 30 2025 (originally until November 30 2025). Terms and conditions apply.**

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, from 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.

Ultrasonography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care, resulting in diagnostic information. A Sonographer/Technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure and exercises independent professional and ethical judgment.

The Sonographer/Technologist is the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners, and other members of the support team. They remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills. Participation in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance is expected.

Sonographer/Technologists think critically and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work. Engagement in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence is expected in this role.

• Performing diagnostic ultrasound procedure or examination upon the order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by, a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
• Determining ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
• Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy.
• Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by an LIP.
• Verifying informed consent.
• Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
• Preparing patients for procedures.
• Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner as applicable.
• Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP as applicable.
• Identifying, preparing, and/or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP as applicable.
• Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
• Providing patient education related to imaging procedure.
• Educating, mentoring, and providing general oversight of students and other learners in the environment.
• Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.

Independent action(s) required:
Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists with minimal assistance or independently perform(s) or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of ultrasound imaging exams. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologists with minimal assistance or independently complete imaging exams based on physician’s written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards. Cardiac Sonographer/Technologist represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to the role.

Resolves basic service delivery issues.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or…