Title: Ultrasound Technologist

State Role Title: 49092

Hiring Range: Salary will commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

HWDMC is a 94-bed medical facility that provides acute medical diagnosis, skilled, intermediate and long term care to individuals receiving services in facilities operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, as well as individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within the community. We have been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-Star Rating. We are dedicated to providing outstanding treatment and improving our patient’s and resident’s health and quality of life. This commitment means that we strive to be a leader in medically complex care and to ensure our team is comprised of well-trained and patient-centered staff and providers.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is currently recruiting for an Ultrasound Technician to perform high-quality Ultrasound images for interpretation by our Radiologists. To use appropriate training and skills to deliver quality services. Responsible for maintaining current quality assurance and agency standards in the provision of services. To back up the EKG technologist when necessary. The Ultrasound Technologist will provide timely and accurate imaging to patients on the DBHDS Southside Campus utilizing the Mindray Ultrasound Machine on site. The position of Ultrasound Technologist will increase patient care due to being able to send images directly from the facility to the radiology group which would make for a more efficient and faster read time.

Job Duties:
- Utilizes safe and correct positioning of patients when performing ultrasound exams.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills while explaining the exam to patients.
- Thoroughly communicates with the patients by explaining what they are doing through the whole exam.
- Always send the highest quality images available to the radiologist
- Maintains patients record in EHR and PACS
- Schedules patients in EHR.
- Provides high-quality images to Radiologists for interpretation.
- Calls STAT or positive finding to ordering physician.
- Emails Ordering physician when results are available in EHR.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and response for coworker and individual’s cultural background.
- Incorporates the individual’s cultural background and values in methods of communication and services provided.
- Incorporates the individual’s cultural background and values to involve family members as needed.
- Examines equipment in Radiology Dept to determine if repairs are needed.

Minimum Qualifications

- ARRT or RDMS registered or registry eligible. If eligible the employee must pass the registry within 1 year of service to the facility.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License

KSA's required to perform the job successfully:
- Knowledge of PACS.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office

Additional Considerations

- Familiar with Mindray equipment is a plus.
- Knowledge of Cerner EHR is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804)524-7600 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Phone: (804) 524-7437

Email: HiramHR@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.