Vascular Sonographer

Vascular / General Sonographer - Tappahannock

UVA Health, Charlottesville, VA

• Perform appropriate ultrasound and plethysmography procedures and record anatomical, pathological, and physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Assist the physician in gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose arterial and venous conditions and diseases and identify normal and abnormal flow dynamics.
• Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient medical history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound.
• Record and process sonographic data.
• Provide patient services in a variety of medical settings.
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment, ensuring proper safety standards are met.

• Education:
  
  Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum two years of clinical experience.
• License/Certification:
  Credentials from ARDMS or CCI as a Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Specialist required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling;
Repetitive motion: scanning involves holding a transducer in place on the patient’s body for periods of time and maintaining the sonographer’s body in position, allowing access to anatomy being scanned. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

$31.98 - $51.17 hourly

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.