Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Ultrasound

Salary Range

$44.17 - $71.12 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 For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!

Summary

Perform all routine and special ultrasound procedures. 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.