Ultrasonographer

Island Health Careers•Anacortes, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies insonating ultrasound energy to human tissue for diagnostic purposes upon written request of a physician or other medical practitioner. Positions patients accurately to produce sonograms as prescribed by a physician. Has correct understanding of ultrasound physics and machine knobology to produce accurate sonograms and troubleshoot equipment failure. Maintains good working rapport with staff physicians and Medical Director of Diagnostic Ultrasound to provide excellent patient care. Processes and critiques images to be read by radiologists. Shares in call status to provide "around the clock" coverage for emergencies as prescribed by a qualified physician. Communicates to referring physician as requested by radiologist. Must be knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology as relating to diagnostic ultrasound. Provides technologist notes and impressions. Provides patient education regarding procedure. Must have ability to obtain sonograms on various age groups and patients--prenatal through geriatric. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Provides for patient comfort and safety. Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors. Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels. Transports patients to and from patients waiting area and/or patient rooms assuming responsibility for their safety. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness during procedures. May answer phone and make appointments.

Requirements

Graduation from an American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) eligible program.
Must maintain active RDMS Certification, RVT certification strongly encouraged.
BLS Certification.
Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year experience in General and OB/GYN ultrasound strongly preferred.
RVT certification strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Positions patients accurately to produce sonograms as prescribed by a physician.
Has correct understanding of ultrasound physics and machine knobology to produce accurate sonograms and troubleshoot equipment failure.
Maintains good working rapport with staff physicians and Medical Director of Diagnostic Ultrasound to provide excellent patient care.
Processes and critiques images to be read by radiologists.
Shares in call status to provide "around the clock" coverage for emergencies as prescribed by a qualified physician.
Communicates to referring physician as requested by radiologist.
Provides technologist notes and impressions.
Provides patient education regarding procedure.
Must have ability to obtain sonograms on various age groups and patients--prenatal through geriatric.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Provides for patient comfort and safety.
Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
Transports patients to and from patients waiting area and/or patient rooms assuming responsibility for their safety.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness during procedures.
May answer phone and make appointments.