** This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00 for candidates new to EvergreenHealth Monroe. Bonus is pro-rated by FTE, applicable education, and relevant experience. EvergreenHealth Monroe reserves the right to determine the amount and this statement is not a guarantee of payment. **

Wage Range: $41.73 - $67.08 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation, such as shift differentials and premiums may be available for this role. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental coverage w/premiums as low as $0!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D and Disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off/Vacation/Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Free parking

OUR MISSION:
EvergreenHealth will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

OUR VISION:
EvergreenHealth will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions
OUR VALUES:
Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other
Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter
Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do
Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference
Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
JOB SUMMARY:
Accurately performs ultrasound procedures in an acute care setting. Seeking an experienced Ultrasonographer to work part-time day shift covering inpatient and outpatient and/or share in weekend call rotation once/month for Emergency Department and in-patients. Experience in Abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, Doppler and Color-flow Ultrasound. May perform Vascular studies as assigned. Knowledgeable in the use of Mechanical Sector, Linear Array and Trans-Vaginal Transducers. Follows transvaginal cleaning/soaking/safety requirements/standards. Experienced in the use of laser printers. Hospital EMR, Tele-Radiology and PACS/RIS systems. 
 
EDUCATION:
Must be ARDMS registered within 6 months of hire and have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes proper patient identification procedures prior to ultrasound examination, verifies physician orders, documents in medical record when appropriate, and performs procedures correctly per departmental policy and vendor guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound equipment including transducer cleaning/sterilizing.
• Obtains and documents patient's history, documents lab work results, obtains patient's Imaging Services film jacket and physician orders.
• Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures, and other regulatory standards.
• Explains procedure to patient and identifies patient’s significant other's need for patient education; provides education or identifies appropriate resources to the patient.
• Assists Radiologist during physical procedures, son graphic examination or performance of procedure.
• Remains knowledgeable of all current departmental policies and procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine maintenance duties in the Ultrasound Department.
• Observes equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to Clinical Manager of the department.
• Completes department specific competencies per requirements and hospital policy, including CME requirements.
• Provides or assists with orientation of new and existing staff and students when necessary.
• Monitors patient flow and adapts schedule according to shifting priorities.
• Participates in "on-call" duties with other sonographers.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the department utilizing established infection control techniques which promotes quality patient care.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all infection control policies.
• Performs other duties as required.
• This position will help cover vacations and participate in regular on call rotation coverage.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth Monroe and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 3000.