Sonographer (Per-diem/On-Call)

Radia Medical Imaging•Olympia, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

South Sound Radiology is seeking a Sonographer to perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in its outpatient team in Olympia, Washington. The Sonographer uses independent judgment, critical thinking, and clinical expertise to provide high-quality imaging and patient care. This is an on-call, per-diem position on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; possible shifts include 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Compensation is $43.72–$68.31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with a 15% per-diem payment in lieu of benefits on top of the base wage. South Sound Radiology is an imaging center of Radia, Inc., P.S., a radiology group with more than 220 board-certified radiologists and a network of imaging facilities. The organization describes its work as providing high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic imaging services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program.
Active ARDMS registry.
Current healthcare provider BLS/CPR certification.
At least one year of experience as an independent sonographer; intern or extern work does not count.
Ability to physically assist patients to obtain high-quality imaging.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging to facility and ACR standards.
Physically assist patients as needed to obtain high-quality imaging.
Assist radiologists with specialized procedures.
Prepare sterile trays.
Protocol and screen orders before appointments for precautions or contraindications.
Provide patient care professionally and compassionately.
Organize and monitor patient flow to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
De-escalate conflict situations with minimal supervisory assistance and recognize when a situation exceeds individual training or scope and requires assistance.