Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Moses Lake

Confluence Health•Moses Lake, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform all routine and special ultrasound procedures, and assist with interventional procedures while working under the direction of the radiologist. Provide patients with safe, courteous, and efficient care. Assist in other sections of the department as needed.

Requirements

Completion of an education program approved by the ARDMS with clinical experience in ultrasound.
ARDMS registered or registry eligible at hire date. If not registered, must be registered in one or more special areas (OB/GYN, ABD) within 6 months of hire date.
Obtain RVT with ARDMS within one year of employment (Central Campus).
Must be able to take call with a response time of 20 minutes.
Assists in lifting patients and places them in appropriate positions with the use of safe patient handling equipment.
Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and depth perception to operate equipment.
Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Understands, performs, and accurately completes various ultrasound examinations including abdomen, renal, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular studies in accordance with professional and facility protocols in a safe manner as instructed.
Assist with interventional procedures using sterile technique including, but not limited to, biopsies, aspirations, localizations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis under the direction of a radiologist or APP.
Maintains the cleanliness of the ultrasound unit and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
Places lab specimens in proper location with proper labeling and forms filled in with correct patient information.
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.
Required to take standby and be on call, as needed.
If on call, will be available within 20 minutes of notification of need (Central).
Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes required documentation for each examination performed.
Maintains licensures/certifications in current and good standing and complies with all continuing education requirements as dictated by regulatory entities.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus (Requires a 1 year commitment and must be an external applicant)