Job Information
Legacy Health Sonographer in Vancouver, Washington
Legacy Health
Sonographer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-WA-VANCOUVER
Job ID: 24-37573 Type: Regular Full-Time Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus
Overview
[Ultrasounds and biopsies can be scary procedures for some patients. Your skill and compassion as a sonographer will help to put patients at ease. Your sound judgment will be used to determine imaging technique and patient treatment. Through your expertise, you will help to fulfill Legacy's mission of making life better for others.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
This position works every weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Responsibilities
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[Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Performs and maintains competency in Abdominal, OB/GYN, Small Parts, Biopsy, Carotid, Peripheral Venous, and Peripheral Arterial ultrasound studies in accordance with department standards and guidelines as detailed in the Ultrasound Procedure Manual.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Recognizes the significance of structures visualized, differentiates artifacts and records scan for permanent record.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Operates all ultrasound imaging equipment to insure accurate and quality images.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Develops and presents films and related patient information to physician for diagnosis.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
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[Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}
[Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.]{arial",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}