Ultrasonographer - Puyallup

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with ARDMS standards and ethics.
• Complies with company policies and procedures, including regulatory changes and prescribed safety standards.
• Integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program required.
• ARDMS registry eligible or Abdomen & OB/GYN preferred.
• Breast, Vascular, MSK, NT and pediatrics registries a plus/preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

About the Role

TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. This role is also eligible for up to $3,000 as a Sign-on Bonus!

Benefits Highlights

• Generous PTO: Up to 17 days/year for new employees + 9 holidays + rollover
• Annual pay increases
• Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental wellness

Pay

$41.52 - $70.60 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

This is a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday schedule based out of our Puyallup DINW location.

About TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging is an independent, stable, and diversified practice with a broad clinical and geographic footprint. Our governance structure is transparent, democratic and equitable with an unwavering commitment to physician leadership and autonomy. As part of that promise, TRA welcomes employee participation and collaboration and is committed to providing personalized professional development opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam with thorough explanation of the procedures and clear instructions.
• Obtains a thorough patient history as it relates to the exam to be completed.
• Reviews the patient’s chart and physician’s request to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.
• Verifies the patient consented to the procedure and fully understands its risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Able to perform examinations of the Abdomen, Pelvis, OB, Small Parts & Vascular structures with accuracy.
• Able to present ultrasound examinations to the Radiologist in a professional precise manner.
• Absolutely essential to perform examinations in a timely manner.
• Follows and documents scan protocol and/or Radiologist prescription of parameters without error.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Able to perform examinations of the Abdomen and Pelvis Ability to perform OB (1st 2nd 3rd Trimester) Biophysical Profile, Small Parts (including but not limited to Breast, Scrotal & Thyroid)
• Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physics, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Utilizing this knowledge, exercises precautions in patient applications respecting the biological effects between ultrasound and tissue.
• Is thorough, accurate, uses sound judgment, and has good time management skills.
• Demonstrates sincere interest in every patient and their well-being; must be sympathetic and empathetic with claustrophobic and any other patients requiring special care.
• Uses appropriate communication style, language, and volume in clinic setting, whether communicating with peers, patients, vendors or others.
• Ability to recognize urgent/emergent findings.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, using AIDET/4 As.
• Ability to work effectively in teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working as a team with co-workers.
• Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements.
• Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Mental Requirements

• Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations.
• The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.