Sonographer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

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Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external ClinicSonographers!

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time (.90 fte) Sonographer for our Franciscan Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Come join our expanding MFM team, with multiple locations this position is responsible for supporting our rotating provider assignment caring for our diverse patient clientele. Our Sonographers work hand in hand with our providers, assist in procedures and are a primary focus for patient interactions. Occasional weekends however no organizationally recognized holidays required. 

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for performing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. An incumbent assumes responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of ultrasound equipment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Executes all varieties of obstetrical and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound exams presently offered by the department; performs all examinations in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) standards and department protocols; determines correct techniques to obtain images of the highest quality and resolution; and participates (along with supervising Obstetrician/Gynecologist) in the final exam diagnosis.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, interpreting physicians (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) and referring providers; explains testing procedures to patient; ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician.
• Utilizes appropriate educational resources to maintain currency in diagnostic sonography, and assists in various educational services relating to both staff and patients; attends local and national professional meetings to stay abreast of new procedures, equipment or information; participates in the formal training of ultrasound interns; evaluates new ultrasound products and equipment.
• Performs incidental office duties as necessary to maintain the completeness of the patient record; ensures that patient data is entered correctly and that patients are billed appropriately.
• Assists with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.
  Performs related duties as required.

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited training program in Cardiac and/or General diagnostic radiology (Certificate in sonography). 
• Recent completion of a twelve-month internship in diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent recent directly-related work experience.

Performs related duties as required.

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited training program in Cardiac and/or General diagnostic radiology (Certificate in sonography). 
• Recent completion of a twelve-month internship in diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent recent directly-related work experience.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Current certification by the American Association of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Health Care Provider BLS certification.