Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Specialist

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

5d•$52 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake – ULTRASOUND has an outstanding opportunity for a DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER SPECIALIST. This role is part of the Complete radiology and imaging services using the latest technology. Radiology Services at UWMC-Montlake is the premier choice for imaging in the Pacific Northwest. Our combination of expertise, service and commitment to providing the latest imaging technology offers comprehensive diagnostic support for the patient and their family. From basic screening tests to cutting-edge procedures, our state-of-the art equipment, skilled technologists and diverse, world-class academic radiologists deliver timely, accurate results. All of UW Medicine’s radiologists are board-certified and specialize in a variety of areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and chest radiology. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.