Overview

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Responsibilities

The Ultrasonographer II position provides diagnostic information to referring physicians using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as well as participates in the activities which occur because the Virginia Mason Ultrasound Department is a clinical training center for physicians, student interns and sonographers; and an evaluation site for new imaging devices being developed by major commercial vendors. Under the direction of the Ultrasound manager and/or Manager at a Regional Medical Center, this position coordinates the day-to-day operations of Ultrasound to ensure efficiency, highest possible quality care and service to patients. In this job position, provide diagnostic imaging information to referring providers using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. Due to the complexity of the types of ultrasound exams and highest level of independent imaging judgement, the Ultrasonographer II level medical sonographer is expected to be fully competent in all exam types and levels of ultrasound scanning

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Qualifications

Ultrasonographer II position requires:

1) Graduation from an ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP); and,

2) Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty area of Abdomen or OB/Gyn ultrasound; and,

3) Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); and,

4) 2 years of clinical Ultrasound experience

Additional ARDMS registration in either Abdomen, OB/GYN and/or the Breast Ultrasound Specialty within second year of employment.

Maintenance of thirty continuing medical education credits every three years is required.

Preferred: A four-year college degree, concentration in ultrasound.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

$52.18 - $70.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.