Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Specialist

UW Medical Center – Montlake – ULTRASOUND has an outstanding opportunity for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Specialist.

About the Role

Complete radiology and imaging services using the latest technology. Radiology Services at UWMC-Montlake is the premier choice for imaging in the Pacific Northwest. Our combination of expertise, service, and commitment to providing the latest imaging technology offers comprehensive diagnostic support for patients and their families. From basic screening tests to cutting-edge procedures, our state-of-the-art equipment, skilled technologists, and diverse, world-class academic radiologists deliver timely, accurate results.

All of UW Medicine’s radiologists are board-certified and specialize in areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, and chest radiology. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Performs Doppler and spectral analysis of solid organs and transplants in clinical areas such as high-risk obstetrics and gynecology, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants, shunt evaluations, and premature neonates.
• Perform and analyze comprehensive fetal cardiac hysterosonograms and examinations in high-risk obstetrical, liver, kidney, and transplants as well as specialty care clinics, the trauma center, and/or recovery room.
• Perform clinical and research non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound examinations including sonography; monitor patient vital signs and condition during examination; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary.
• Operate equipment/systems including PACS, Ultrasound workstations, the Hospital Information System, and the Radiology Information System. Print and retrieve images; implement downtime procedures as needed.
• Review patient medical records and physician referral diagnosis.
• Prepare patient for examination; explain testing procedures; perform physical examination (auscultation, assess physical presentation, and history); select and perform appropriate procedures to provide accurate representation of patient’s anatomy and pathophysiology.
• Perform or assist with ultrasound procedures in areas such as the operating room, angiography, catheterization, or special procedure suite, using appropriate sterile technique.
• Provide needle guidance direction to physician during tissue biopsy, cyst aspiration, thoracentesis, amniocentesis, pericardiocentesis, or other surgical procedures.
• Perform calculations of recorded examination data using complex mathematical formulae to determine patient physiologic parameters such as blood flow velocity, volume indices, and embryo/fetal development or gestational age.
• Determine provisional working diagnosis; analyze examination data to define accurate representation of patient anatomy and hemodynamics; generate examination findings.
• Participate with attending physician in diagnosis interpretation sessions; assist physician in the evaluation of patient examination data.
• Maintain adequate computer and/or written records using the Radiology Information System.
• Provide instruction in the theory, techniques, applications, and analysis of diagnostic ultrasound procedures to physicians, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and student interns.
• Assist with ultrasound suite maintenance, including requesting supplies, maintaining patient records, and assessing daily operational status of equipment.
• Update continuing education, teaching, and research materials.
• Assist with evaluation of new and prototype diagnostic ultrasound and related physiological testing equipment; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

This position involves working with patients across the following age groups: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-4 years), Pre-teen to teen (10-16 years), Child (5-9 years), Adult (15-65 years), Geriatric (65 years and above). May be required to work on-call.

Requirements

• Completion of a diagnostic ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Registered in abdominal and obstetrical ultrasound by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Two years of experience performing the work of a diagnostic medical sonographer OR equivalent education/experience.

About UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus, offering many amenities and convenient public transit options, including Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. UW Medicine’s employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion, creating a respectful and welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations, which includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $52.00 hourly
Pay Range Maximum: $81.36 hourly

Schedule

Per Diem, Rotating/Variable Shift

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit UW Jobs Benefits.