Sonographer II

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

5h•$50 - $83

About The Position

The Sonographer, Level II, is accomplished in two or more of the following applications: General (abdominal, OB-GYN, small parts, nuerosonology and breast) and Vascular Technology (carotid, venous and arterial), and presents the findings to the interpreting radiologist on the level appropriate with the ARDMS level II Sonographer.

Requirements

ARDMS-eligible by date of hire.
ARDMS-certified in Abdomen and Vascular Certification (RVT) within one year of employment.
OB/GYN at a minimum by two years of employment.
Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound Program.
Training specific to the operation and use of Ultrasound scanners
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in ultrasound

Responsibilities

Preforms Ultrasound examinations in different specialties, including: a) General Ultrasound (Abdomen, Pelvic, Renal, Thyroid, Scrotal, Breast, MSK, Neurosonology, and Pediatrics; Assisting with Interventional Procedures, including biopsies, aspirations, localizations, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, and OR/Cath Lab guidance). b) OB Ultrasound (First and 2nd Trimester OB, D & E Procedures, and amniocentesis) c) Vascular Ultrasound (Abdominal Vasculature, Venous Extremities, Arterial Extremities, Carotid Doppler, Renal Arterial Doppler, TIPS, Grafts, and ABI/Toe Pressures).
Analyzes patient's general body configuration to analyze the most acceptable examination approach
Assists with introduction or placement and the application of various ultrasound transducers.
Assists with introduction or placement of intra cavity devices, as well as needles designed for biopsy or amniocentesis.
Provides portable examinations at bedside as requested by attending physicians and processes the documenting video film.
Performs high-level disinfection on transducers as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.