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Aya Healthcare

Sonographer

Aya Healthcare, Shelton, Washington, United States, 98584

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Sonographer Reg 1

This 0.0FTE/Per-diem position is scheduled to work 12-hr variable shifts as needed and is UFCW represented. Compensation: Non-exempt $38.90/hr-$61.28/hr. Benefits: Mason Health provides an excellent benefit package to part-time and full-time employees including: Medical, dental, & vision insurance Retirement/deferred compensation plans Mason Health will make employer contributions of 8% of your compensation for each pay period that you contribute at least 5% of your compensation. Paid time off accrue up to 8 hours of PTO per bi-weekly pay period Life insurance Employee assistance program Mental health & wellness resources Tuition assistance program Optional or elective benefits include: Flexible spending account Short & long term disability insurance Job Summary: Under the professional guidance of a radiologist, the sonographer is responsible for producing general and vascular ultrasound images and related data. Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment and performs and communicates results during diagnostic examinations. Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of ultrasound machines and related equipment in accordance with prescribed safety procedures. Position patients for US scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary. Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations. Evaluate all performed exams for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure, and appropriately label. Transmit to PACS. Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers. Maintain accurate patient records. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors, documents according to established standards, communicates effectively. Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies. Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures. Other duties as assigned. Required Licenses Certifications and/or Registrations: Current active status with the American ARDMS Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 180 days of hire.