Ultrasound Tech, Temporary, Days Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.”

About the role

The Vascular/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer oversees daily operations of the sonographic department, including patient schedule, equipment maintenance, reporting of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase their understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program activities to ensure consistent delivery of quality patient-centered care and efficient operations in support of hospital goals and objectives.
• Leads the development, implementation, ongoing assessment, and improvement of Sonography programs, patient-care protocols, standards of care, policies, and procedures. Monitors outcomes, identifies opportunities/gaps, and initiates appropriate enhancements and/or corrections. Disseminates new or revised policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians as required. Coordinates with other staff as appropriate to ensure patient care is provided.
• Engages with both internal and external partners to advance the SPMC mission and vision. Participates in professional groups/associations. Participates in or leads SPMC work groups, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Staff Member Responsibilities

• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Actively gets to know direct-reports and peers. Customizes interactions to meet the needs of different groups. Demonstrates the ability to build alignment and commitment within and across functions to achieve common goals; encourages others to work collaboratively. Surfaces and resolves conflicts in a timely and constructive manner; seeks to understand others’ points of view.
• Communicates a Compelling Vision and Direction: Engages staff to understand and support the SPMC mission and vision; ignites the passion of individual team members to advance the vision. Effectively uses a variety of tools to motivate and inspire action.
• Demonstrates Effective Management Skills: Accurately and timely executes managerial tasks, such as:
  • Manages financial resources effectively.
  • Maintains equipment and physical space.
  • Manages department to meet service and performance expectations.
  • Maintains appropriate staffing levels and competency of staff.
  • Monitors and manages staff performance, satisfaction, and engagement.
  • Maintains accurate and complete paper and electronic records.
  • Initiates actions to improve data integrity and standardization of processes.
  • Develops and monitors department performance indicators; provides regular reports to leadership.
  • Develops/recommends strategies to address areas of concern.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state, and local laws.
• Develops Self and Others: Pursues personal and professional development. Maintains professional skills and awareness of regulatory changes, compliance issues, innovations, and developments through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Serves as a professional resource and subject matter expert. Reflects on successes and failures and applies lessons learned. Trains, develops, and guides employees; provides honest and clear feedback regarding strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development. Encourages employees to reflect on their successes and failures and identify lessons learned.
• Drives Results: Ensures team understanding of roles and accountabilities; aligns efforts; monitors, recognizes, and rewards progress. Translates ideas into concrete actions; inspires followers; mobilizes resources; anticipates potential problems and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Works across organizational boundaries to achieve desired results; concentrates on outcomes rather than activities; delivers measurable results, on time and within budget.
• Fosters an Environment of Trust and Integrity: Consistently behaves in a respectful, open, fair, and objective manner. Takes other perspectives and emotions into account. Honors confidentiality; effectively manages triangulation. Follows through on commitments. Leads by example.
• Leads Innovation: Applies research, benchmarks, and creativity to identify and implement departmental innovations.
• Manages Change: Recognizes and responds promptly to changes in workload or circumstance, adjusting assignments or workflow as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency. Demonstrates tolerance and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations. Applies basic change management concepts to engage direct reports in understanding and adopting change.
• Thinks Strategically: Actively participates in strategic planning activities. Develops departmental plans and strategies to address current and future challenges and opportunities. Educates and involves direct-reports in strategic planning.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision, and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Experience: Three years of experience preferred. Experience with routine, vascular, OB, and breast ultrasonography preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate preferred.

Skills

• Advanced working knowledge of sonography practices.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical skills; ability to perform, evaluate, and teach required sonography tasks.
• Advanced working knowledge of sonography department operations and services.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other healthcare professionals, caregivers, patients, and community members.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, systems-thinking, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting less than 10 pounds: constantly (more than 70% of the time).
• Lifting between 10–35 pounds: constantly.
• Lifting more than 35 pounds: occasionally (approximately 10–30% of the time).
• Carrying less than 10 pounds: frequently (about 30–70% of the time).
• Carrying between 10–35 pounds: occasionally.
• Carrying more than 35 pounds: seldom (approximately 1–10% of the time).
• Pushing and pulling loads between 0–35 pounds: frequently.
• Sitting: occasionally throughout the workday.
• Standing: frequently.
• Walking: constantly.
• Bending and stooping: constantly.
• Crouching: seldom.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP): seldom.

Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices.

Pay

$46.82 - $65.34 per hour (depending on experience).

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, prescription, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage.
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA.
• Subsidized daycare benefit.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement.
• 457 retirement account for additional funds.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoking cessation assistance.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee committees (e.g., Spirit Team).
• On-site gym with instructor-led fitness classes (e.g., Yoga, Kettlebells, Bootcamps).
• Walking trails on-site.

Working Location

Elma, Washington.

About the Area

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor, such as:

• Hiking/walking trails on-site or nearby, including trails at the Quinault Rainforest.
• Kayaking with beautiful views.
• Nature viewing, including whale watching towers and tours, state parks, and the Olympic Game Farm.
• Fishing and hunting, including guided tours; Westport is 42 miles away with opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish.
• Other activities: museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), surfing, and surfing lessons.
• Nearby colleges: Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, with other community colleges and state universities in surrounding areas.