• General Sonographer Intern Position

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    This is an intensive training program in the UVA General Ultrasound lab specifically designed for ultrasound students currently in a formal Ultrasound Degree Program. There will be specially designed scanning and departmental competency and checkpoints at hire, 90 days and 6 months. Upon successful completion of these competencies and surpassing each checkpoint, the internship could be extended up to one calendar year at which time the intern will receive an offer to become a full or part time employee of the General Ultrasound lab, depending on availability.

     

    + Under supervision of Registered Sonographers the Sonographer Intern studies, trains and performs required ultrasound procedures as outlined per orientation and competency schedule for the year. Under supervision of a Registered Sonographer, the Sonographer Intern records anatomical, pathological, an/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician

    + Assists the Registered sonographer and physician in gathering

    + Obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient medical history and supporting clinical date to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.

    + Provides patient education related to medical ultrasound

    + Records and processes sonographic data.

    + Provides patient services in a variety of medical settings

    + Performs quality assurance checks on equipment, ensuring proper safety standards are met

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound program

    Experience: none required

    License/Certification: ARDMS certified or eligible. Must become registered in the Vascular Ultrasound Specialty within one year of graduation, if hired on as part or full time. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification. Valid Virginia Driver’s License (VADL) may be required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

     

    Position Compensation Range: $30.74 - $49.18 Hourly

     

    UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.