Sonographer - Relief - Part Time

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Washington; On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA seeks an on-call OB/GYN Sonographer to perform obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound exams and support clinicians with compassionate care.

The role is on-call and as-needed with no guaranteed hours. ARDMS OBGYN certification within 6 months, CPR and NT considered preferred qualifications. Excellent collaboration with OB-GYN teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• 1 year ultrasound experience preferred, OB/GYN experience preferred.
• ARDMS OBGYN certification within 6 months of hire; CPR certification; NT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OB/GYN ultrasound examinations including pelvic, first-trimester screening, cervical length, anatomy scan, BPP and related studies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, review histories, and perform diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Document information accurately and timely; liaise between patients and physicians.
• Use feedback to improve technique and adhere to safety policies.
• Support clinical staff and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound practice

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Graduation

Job 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

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