Sonographer

Sonographer

Lake Manassas OBGYN & Midwifery office in Gainesville, VA

Your experience matters

Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Sonographer on the Medical Imaging team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Sonographer who excels in this role:

-Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
-Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
-Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
-Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
-Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
-Checks the physician's requisition for complete information on the procedure requested & refers any questions to the ultrasound physician before performing the procedure.
-Assists the radiologist/referring physician in invasive procedures using sterile technique while maintaining infection control guidelines.
-Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the monitor and be able to differentiate artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures within equipment limitations.
-Possesses an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/physiology, technical expertise and able to improve standard procedures to enhance diagnostic results when needed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for -

Applicants must have an associate's degree and be a graduate of approved program of Ultrasound/Sonography or equivalent

• ARDMS Registered or if new graduate, must be ARDMS eligible and pass a test in at least one area (i.e. Abdomen, OBGYN) including physics within one year of employment
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 7 days of hire.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• OBGYN experience required
  

More about Fauquier Health

Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital offering surgical services (including robotics), a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging capabilities, an Intensive Care Unit and much, much more. The Fauquier Health system offers patient care for a variety of specialty services including Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted surgery. The fourth floor of the hospital is devoted to our Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery.

Fauquier Health is proud to be nationally recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog group with a dedication to quality, patient-centered care. We are also accredited by the Joint Commission, a certified Primary Stroke Center, Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center.

EEOC Statement

Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.