Full Time Position - Monday-Friday - 4:00pm-1:00AM

Job Summary:
The Ultrasonographer is responsible to the Department Director or Manager. They are to be clinically competent, deliver care to patients utilizing the department and organization policy and procedure. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of ASRT and ARDMS.

Essential Functions:

• Performs direct patient care, utilizing established policies, procedures and standards.
• Administers contrast and IV's according to policy and procedure.
• Accurately executes provider orders according to policies and procedures.
• Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate persons in a timely manner.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation according to SVH guidelines.
• Perform abdominal, vascular and obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound examinations including small parts by producing appropriate images on adult, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Assists Radiologist in performing surgical procedures.
• Adhere to ASRT and ARDMS standards of practice.
• Able to work independently and unsupervised and be available for regular emergency standby coverage off-hours and on weekends.
• Availability to work at multiple locations.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Follows appropriate procedures for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies..
• Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program required.

Experience/Training

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing a wide range of ultrasound exams preferred. Abdomen, OB/GYN and Vascular registries preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification or ARDMS eligible. If hired as registry eligible, required to have ARDMS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider BLS certification required.

Other Skills

• Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to SVH and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Provides personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to the patient, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47.17 - $70.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person