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Specialty Sonographer 3

CompanyInova Health System
LocationAlexandria
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 31, 2026
About The Company
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
About the Role

Inova 1800 Beauregard is looking for a dedicated Sonographer Specialty 3 to join the team. This role will be full time, Tuesday - Friday from 8:30am to 7:00pm. Sign on Bonus and Relocation eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. 
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more. 

 

Sonographer Specialty 3 Job Responsibilities:

  • The Specialty Sonographer 3 serves as a clinical expert who provides high‑level specialty ultrasound services, leads quality and performance‑improvement initiatives, and supports departmental operations. This role exercises independent judgment, mentors staff, and acts as a key resource for complex imaging and workflow needs. 
  • Performs complex and advanced specialty exams, and Intra op ultrasound guided procedures, venous insufficiency studies, AV optimization.
  • Identifies and manages clinical or emergent problems that may impact exam outcomes, ensuring patient safety and optimal diagnostic quality.
  • Participated in some healthcare related community engagement event.
  • Provides expert patient communication, ensuring understanding, comfort, and cooperation during procedures.
  • Oversees proper use of EMR workflows, patient tracking, and documentation accuracy.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. ARRT, ARDMS, RDMS or RVT registered
  • License: Candidates must possess at least one of the following credentials upon start:
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – RT(S)
    • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with at least two sonography specialties (e.g., OB/GYN, Breast, Abdomen)
    • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or Vascular Sonographer (VS)
  • Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start
  • Experience:   5 years of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography

 


We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Key Skills
Diagnostic Medical SonographyUltrasoundClinical expertiseQuality improvementPerformance improvementIntraoperative ultrasoundVenous insufficiency studiesAV optimizationPatient safetyEMR workflowsPatient communicationMentoringDiagnostic imaging
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageWellness programRetirement matchingTuition assistanceStudent loan assistanceMental health supportPaid time offPaid parental leaveSign on bonusRelocation assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Specialty Sonographer 3 provides high-level ultrasound services, performs complex diagnostic exams, and leads quality improvement initiatives. This role also mentors staff, manages clinical workflows, and ensures patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$46 - $75
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
14800
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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