Ultrasonographer

EvergreenHealth Monroe, a small semi-rural acute care hospital has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Ultrasonographer to fill a per diem position in our Ultrasound Department. Working together, we exist to serve the changing health care needs of our community. We will provide personalized patient care known for quality and excellence with a healing environment through caring relationships. Come join our dynamic team and learn all that EvergreenHealth Monroe has to offer!

Wage Range: $54.54 - $87.68 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Paid Sick Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Cafeteria Discounts

• Free parking

OUR VISION: EvergreenHealth will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions OUR VALUES: Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community

MISSION:

EvergreenHealth Monroe will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

JOB SUMMARY: Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures and Philosophy of Care. Consistently exhibits professional conduct that is a behavior-based expression of the hospital’s Standards of Excellence. Accurately performs ultrasound procedures. Provides technical assistance in Ultrasound to staff radiologists. Participates in daily maintenance functions in the Ultrasound Department. Rotates on-call service support with the Ultrasound staff. Maintains and documents continuing medical education credits as required by ARDMS and keeps related licensure current. Performs clerical services related to position. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. Uses current charge entry system to capture accurate patient charges for Ultrasound procedures. Performs other duties as required. EDUCATION: Must be ARDMS registered within 6 months of hire and have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes proper patient identification procedures prior to ultrasound examination, verifies physician orders, documents in medical record when appropriate, and performs procedures correctly per departmental policy and vendor guidelines.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound equipment including transducer cleaning/sterilizing.

• Obtains and documents patient's history, documents lab work results, obtains patient's Imaging Services film jacket and physician orders.

• Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures, and other regulatory standards.

• Explains procedure to patient and identifies patient’s significant other's need for patient education; provides education or identifies appropriate resources to the patient.

• Assists Radiologist during physical procedures, son graphic examination or performance of procedure.

• Remains knowledgeable of all current departmental policies and procedures and protocols.

• Performs routine maintenance duties in the Ultrasound Department.

• Observes equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to Clinical Manager of the department.

• Completes department specific competencies per requirements and hospital policy, including CME requirements.

• Provides or assists with orientation of new and existing staff and students when necessary.

• Monitors patient flow and adapts schedule according to shifting priorities.

• Participates in "on-call" duties with other sonographers.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the department utilizing established infection control techniques which promotes quality patient care.

• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Complies with all infection control policies.

• This position will help cover vacations and participate in regular on call rotation coverage.

• Performs other duties as required.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth Monroe and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 3000.