MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a team-oriented Ultrasound/Sonographer to join our Imaging Team! 

The Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the authority of the Lead Sonographer, serves as a medical imaging professional who provides clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. In this role, you will prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures; assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination; review patient medical history and supporting clinical information; ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity”; evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures; communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand; use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer; conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols; apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures; apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images; as necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician; identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination; review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings; except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional; maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures; adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards; provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer; provide preliminary reports of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician; assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
• Extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation.
• Must be able to achieve Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment.

About Northwest Specialty Hospital: 

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 8 operating rooms and 32 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
 
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**