Sonographer - Tacoma, Washington, United States - CommonSpirit Health

Description

Overview:
Bonus for qualifying new external Sonographers available

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home.

From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Responsibilities:

Franciscan Medical Group, a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a PARTTIME (0.8FTE) Sonographer for our Franciscan Women's Health Associates in Tacoma, WA.

NO CALL, No nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required Come join our patient-centered, cohesive care team


Job Summary:

This job is responsible for performing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.

An incumbent assumes responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of ultrasound equipment.


Essential Duties:

Executes all varieties of obstetrical and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound exams presently offered by the department; performs all examinations in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) standards and department protocols; determines correct techniques to obtain images of the highest quality and resolution; and participates (along with supervising Obstetrician/Gynecologist) in the final exam diagnosis.

Serves as a liaison between patients, interpreting physicians (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) and referring providers; explains testing procedures to patient; ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician.

Utilizes appropriate educational resources to maintain currency in diagnostic sonography, and assists in various educational services relating to both staff and patients; attends local and national professional meetings to stay abreast of new procedures, equipment or information; participates in the formal training of ultrasound interns; evaluates new ultrasound products and equipment.

Performs incidental office duties as necessary to maintain the completeness of the patient record; ensures that patient data is entered correctly and that patients are billed appropriately.

Assists with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.


Qualifications:

Education/ Work Experience:
Graduation from an accredited training program in Cardiac and/or General diagnostic radiology (Certificate in sonography).

Recent completion of a twelve-month internship in diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent recent directly-related work experience.


Licensure/Certifications:
Current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Current certification by the American Association of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)

Current Health Care Provider BLS certification.