An Old Soul and Youthful Enthusiasm - Coastal Town
The Community - Newport News, VA
A city with an old soul and youthful enthusiasm. A Coastal Virginia vacation destination with fascinating sights to see and interesting things to do. A convention city with flexible facilities and a confident, can-do attitude. Situated in the middle of the Hampton Roads region and the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Hampton welcomes vacationers and meeting attendees alike with charming hospitality, multi-faceted attractions and activities, and an atmosphere of discovery that you'll find pleasantly surprising.

Airport Information: Richmond International Airport
Richmond International Airport, located approximately 7 miles southeast of downtown Richmond, Virginia, is a major hub for air travel in the region. It offers convenient access to over 150 non-stop flights to various domestic destinations, making it a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the facility: Fort Eustis
Fort Eustis was established in 1918 and has served a number of purposes, including an Army training facility for artillery and artillery observation, a prison, and a work camp. Beginning in the World War II era, the primary mission of Fort Eustis has been Army transportation training, research and development, engineering, and operations, including aviation and marine shipping activities. The 2005 Base Realignment, Allocation and Closure (BRAC) Act resulted in the greatest change in the look of Fort Eustis by relocating the Army Transportation School headquarters to Fort Lee in 2010. The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Headquarters replaced it in 2011. The BRAC decision consolidated adjoining bases of different services, referred to as joint basing. Resultantly, Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base were consolidated under the responsibility of the Air Force 633d Air Base Wing as Joint Base Langley-Eustis in 2010.
Address: 576 Jefferson Ave, Fort Eustis, VA 23604

Ultrasound Tech - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study.
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties, such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition, so that it correlates with the ultrasound examination.
• Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Document arrival, departure, and completed tests.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading.
• Perform system warmups, calibrations, and quality control tasks.
• Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Explain the process to the patient and instruct and assist the patient in assuming a physical position for examination.
• Assist in the compiling and archiving of records for procedures performed.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms that have a direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of an adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
• Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine the need for additional scans of the affected area.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations as appropriate to the discipline.

Ultrasound Tech - REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Minimum one year of experience as an Ultrasound technologist.
• Credentialing: Certification as a Sonographer through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or an equivalent recognized by ARDMS.
• Certification: Possess BLS through the AHA or ARC.
• Education: Must be a graduate from an academic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).