Ultrasound Tech - ARDMS (2026-0928)
Valley Medical Center & Clinics · Renton, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$50.06/hrFull-time
About the role
Under the direction of the Lead Technologist, Director, Manager, and the radiologist the Ultrasound Tech ARDMS performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in ultrasound at a technical level not requiring supervision. Performs a variety of routine, as well as interventional/invasive procedures requiring independent judgement.
Responsibilities
- Assist radiologist with interventional procedures.
- Demonstrates proficiency in sonographic procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and location of interventional/invasive supplies.
- Set up procedure trays utilizing aseptic technique.
- Communicate pertinent clinical information and ultrasound findings to the radiologist.
- Assist in monitoring and documentation of conscious sedation and procedures.
- Maintain a working knowledge of narcotics and medications used in ultrasound.
- Transport patients as necessary utilizing all appropriate safety resources.
- Takes on-call responsibility as necessary and arrives within 30 minutes of notification.
- Provide documentation of personal credentials per department policy and maintain education record.
- Maintain daily safety check lists on fluid warmer.
- Develop and maintain respectful relationships with all customers.
- Follows protocol for disinfecting and cleaning of equipment.
- Participates in the utilization and support of the PACS systems.
- Utilize computer systems to obtain lab values, enter exam charges, orders, access reports, etc.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Requires handling, lifting, and transferring patients and equipment, standing, sitting, walking swiftly, reaching overhead, pulling, and bending.
- Requires the ability to effectively communicate with other staff, physicians, and patients.
- Requires working under changing conditions depending on the schedules of the department.
- Includes the potential for exposure to body fluids and other conditions common to hospitals.
- Requires transporting patients via wheelchair, stretcher, and bed throughout the facility.
- Requires skills in answering the phone, darkroom procedure (limited), laser magazine use, PACS image transfer procedure, and some word processing/writing skills.
Requirements
- ARDMS registered, required.
- Current American Heart Association BLS or Healthcare Providers, required.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in ultrasound procedures, including interventional.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change.
- Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive team concept.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
- Able to set priorities, work accurately, and organize work efficiently.
- Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.
- Neat and well-groomed in appearance.
Pay
Salary range: Min $50.06 – Max $83.95 per hour (DOE).