Sonographer - Medical Center - PRN

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

This is a PRN flexible shift position which does not include all VCUHS benefits.

The Sonographer II job performs the practice of ultrasonography and is 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. Ultrasonography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information.

The Sonographer/Technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure, demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, and exercises independent professional and ethical judgment. They serve as the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners and the support team, remaining sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of patients through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills.

• 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.
• Assisting a LIP with interventional procedures such as needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, drainages, etc.
• 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 a licensed independent practitioner (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.
• Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
• Identifying, preparing, and/or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
• 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 Radiology environment.
• Participating in and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer ARRT(S) or RDMS, or CCI certification in medical sonography, or RDCS certification in cardiac sonography, or RVT certification as a vascular technologist.

• Current certification by ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS, CCI, or RVT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers).

• One (1) year of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist.

• One (1)–3 years of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist.
• Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment.

• Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA accredited program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography, or a minimum two‑year JRC accredited program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education…