Sonographer - Relief

West Valley Family Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA is seeking a part-time on-call Sonographer to support OB/GYN and Women's Health teams. This relief role focuses on OB/GYN ultrasounds and patient-centered care in a community health setting.

You will perform pelvic ultrasounds, measurements, and essential diagnostics while ensuring safety, accuracy, and compassionate communication with patients and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• 1 year ultrasound experience preferred, OB/GYN experience preferred but not required.
• ARDMS OBGYN certification within 6 months of hire; CPR certification; NT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OB/GYN ultrasound examinations (pelvic, viability, nuchal measurement, cervical length, anatomy scan, BPP, AFT).
• Escort patients to exam rooms and interpret histories; perform diagnostic sonography.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort in a demanding environment; respond to emergencies.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Liaise between patients and physicians as needed.
• Utilize feedback for technique improvement and safety policy adherence.
• Provide support to clinical staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound practice

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidential information handling

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Job description

Position Title: Sonographer - Relief

City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Part time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 13800

Description: Join our team as an on-call Sonographer at West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA! We are seeking a dedicated OBGYN Sonographer to help provide ultrasounds for obstetrical and gynecological patients. In this role, you will collaborate with our OB-GYN and Women's Health clinicians to deliver high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based medical care.

This is a relief (on-call) position, utilized as-needed with no guarantee of hours.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. Explore our short clips, WE are Yakima - WE are Family and YVFWC - And then we grew for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $50.00-$73.63/hour DOE.

What You’ll Do

• Perform ultrasound examinations unique to OB/GYN patients, i.e., pelvic ultrasound for aging and viability, nuchal thickness measurement for first-trimester screening, cervical lengths, anatomy scan, BPP, AFT, and all gynecologic/pelvic ultrasounds.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, interpret patient histories and perform diagnostic sonography examinations
• Manage physically/emotionally demanding work environment, respond to patient emergencies, and ensure patient safety and comfort
• Document patient information accurately and timely
• Liaise between patients and physicians as needed
• Utilize feedback for technique improvement and adherence to safety policies
• Provide support to clinical staff and perform other assigned duties

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Experience:
  • 1 year of ultrasound experience preferred, but not required
  • OBGYN experience preferred, but not required
• Certifications: ARDMS OBGYN certification within 6 months of hire, CPR certification, NT certification preferred
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, ultrasound practice, and medical terminology
  • Proficiency in operating desktop and Windows-based computer systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information

If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position!

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.