Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Omak

Confluence Health

Omak (WA)

On-site

USD 6,488,000 - 10,191,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health-Sa

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington state is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to perform routine and interventional ultrasound procedures under radiologist direction, delivering safe, courteous, and efficient patient care. The role requires ARDMS certification or registry eligibility, RVT within a year, and ongoing licensure.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 1-year commitment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Completion of an ARDMS approved education program with clinical ultrasound experience.
ARDMS registration or registry eligibility at hire.
RVT with ARDMS within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and interventional ultrasound examinations under radiologist direction.
Maintain ultrasound unit cleanliness and infection control.
Utilize PACS, RIS and EMR for documentation and patient data.
Coordinate with lab with proper labeling and patient information.
Provide safe, courteous, and efficient patient care.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Pacs RIS EMR

Education

Completion of ARDMS-approved education program

ARDMS registered or registry eligible

RVT with ARDMS within 1 year

Tools

PACS

RIS

EMR

Job description

Salary Range

$47.10 - $73.98

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

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

Summary

Up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

* Requires a 1 year commitment to Confluence Health and be an external applicant.

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.

Position Reports To: Radiology Manager

Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications

Required:

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).

Desired:

Previous experience in ultrasound.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

Walking - F
Sitting/Standing - F
Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
Twisting/Turning - F
Repetitive Movement - C

Working Conditions:

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.

Job Classification: