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A Higher Degree of Healthcare

Advanced imaging and diagnostic services in North Seattle

Radiology at UWMC-Northwest is equipped with the advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. Our board-certified radiologists have specialty training in cardiac imaging, neuro-imaging, musculoskeletal, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and body and breast imaging. Along with our team of expert imaging technologists, they are committed to diagnosing illnesses and injuries quickly and effectively so treatment can begin.

We take time and attention with each patient to explain procedures so they’ll know what to expect every step of the way.

Radiology Services at UW Medical Center - Northwest offers routine radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME, DAYS, MULTIPLE OPENINGS, RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - ULTRASOUND.   Under the direction of a radiologist, the Ultrasonographer performs diagnostic medical ultrasound examinations accurately, independently, and efficiently.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares patient and independently performs Ultrasound exams & procedures, including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, and intra-operative

Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures, and vascular exams, utilizes 2-D, real time, M-Mode, Pulsed Doppler, and color flow to maximize diagnostic information

Evaluates and assesses the patient's condition based upon information from the referring physician, medical records, and patient interview; selects appropriate instrumentation for the exam

Assists physicians with special, interventional radiological procedures, performs portable procedures including bedside, operating room, emergency room and other areas outside the Ultrasound suite

Transfers and positions patient safely and properly for examination, observes and monitors patient’s condition and reactions to exam

Produces technically acceptable Ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental procedures, selects proper technical factors, reviews and evaluates Ultrasound images to determine that they are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and assesses need for further views

Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and processes per department policies

Prepares preliminary diagnosis / report for radiologist, including anatomic and physiological data and diagnostic observations, accurately inputs exam orders, patient data, patient charges, and prepares reports

Answers phones; assists in other areas, such as order entry, image library, scheduling, patient transport

Sets up exam rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready, inventories supplies and linens, restocks rooms as needed

Cleans and tidies exam rooms, patient holding rooms, wait rooms, etc

Coordinates equipment repairs and troubleshoots supply problems

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Completion of a two or four year program in Ultrasound that is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Administration Branch of the American Medical Association, and includes a 12-month clinical internship (or equivalent program as determined by the Diagnostic Imaging Director)

CPR or BLS is required, must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Advanced Registry in the modality within 12 months of hire date

30 CME credits every 3 years

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
DIAG MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

DESIRED:

At least 1 year previous ultrasound experience