Req #: 223794 Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER – RADIOLOGY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center, Seattle - Downtown Posting Date: 06/21/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $44.45 - $69.54 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?

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OPPORTUNITY
Harborview Medical Center – Radiologyhas an outstanding opportunity for aPER DIEM/ HOURLY, MILTIPLE OPENINGS, DAY SHIFT, DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER - ULTRASOUND SPECIALIST.
This role reports to the Imaging Supervisor and receives general direction from the Sonographer Lead, performs and analyzes comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients referred for diagnosis. Exercises independent judgment to tailor examinations for acquisition of accurate anatomic and pathophysiologic data relative to patient’s clinical presentation.
WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?

Performs Doppler and spectral analysis of solid organs and transplants in clinical areas such as high risk obstetrics and gynecology, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants, shunt evaluations, and premature neonates. Perform and analyze comprehensive fetal cardiac hysterosonograms and examinations in high risk obstetrical, liver, kidney, and transplants as well as specialty care clinics, the trauma center, and/or recovery room. .

Perform clinical and research non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound examinations including sonography’; monitor patient vital signs and condition during examination; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary.

Ability to operate the following equipment/systems: PACS, Ultrasound workstations, the Hospital Information System, and the Radiology Information System. Able to print and retrieve images. Can implement down time procedures as needed.

Review patient medical records and physician referral diagnosis.

Prepare patient for examination; explain testing procedures; perform physical examination (auscultation, assess physical presentation, and history); select and perform appropriate procedure (s), examination as necessary to provide accurate representation of patient’s anatomy and pathophysiology as determined during the ongoing examination.

Perform or assist with ultrasound procedures in such areas as the operating room, angiography, catheterization or special procedure suite, using appropriate sterile technique, in conjunction with invasive patient procedures; apply ultrasound instrument to surgically exposed surface of internal organ, under physician direction, for intraoperative examination.

Provide needle guidance direction to physician during tissue biopsy, cyst aspiration, thoracentesis, amniocentesis, pericardiocentesis, or other surgical procedures.

Perform calculation of recorded examination data, using complex mathematical formulae to determine patient physiologic parameters such as blood flow velocity, volume indices and embryo/fetal development or gestational age.

Determine provisional working diagnosis; analyze examination data to define accurate representation of patient anatomy and hemodynamics; generate examination findings.

Participate with attending physician in diagnosis interpretation sessions; assist physician in the evaluation of patient examination data.

Maintain adequate computer and/or written records using the Radiology Information System.

Provide instruction in the theory, techniques, applications, and analysis of diagnostic ultrasound procedures to physicians, post-doctoral fellow, residents, and student interns.

Assist with ultrasound suite maintenance which may include requesting supplies, maintaining patient records, assessing daily operational status of equipment.

Update continuing education, teaching and research materials.

Assist with evaluation of new and prototype diagnostic ultrasound and related physiological testing equipment; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

This position is involved with patients included in the following age groups: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-4 years), Pre-teen to teen (10-16 years), Child (5-9 years), Adult (15-65 years), Geriatric (65 years and above).

May be required to work on-call.
WHAT’S NEEDED?

Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work-related experiences and educational opportunities.
LICENSE REQUIRED
- Completion of diagnostic ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) AND registered in abdominal and obstetrical ultrasound by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); AND two years of experience performing the work of a diagnostic medical sonographer
OR
- equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT US
We’re on a mission.
Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.
As the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and verified burn center in the state of Washington, Harborview serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho and the disaster preparedness and disaster control hospital for Seattle and King County.
Advanced diagnostic imaging, specialized clinical expertise
Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography).
A Higher Degree of Healthcare

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center (UWMC), Valley Medical Center (VMC), a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated, or affiliated entities as appropriate.