Sonographer (Ultrasound) Technician

Matrix Providers is hiring a Sonographer (Ultrasound) Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Bremerton, WA.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
  • $55.23-$58.00 plus H&W $5.09
• Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Sonographer (Ultrasound) Technician must have and meet the following:

• Degree/Education: Certificate. / Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Experience: One year of experience as a sonographer.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Core Job Duties:

• Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study.
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the ultrasound examination.
• Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Document arrival, departure, and completed tests as required by MTF policy. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Perform system warmups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Explain process to patient and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Assist in the compiling and archiving of records for procedures performed. Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
• Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest. Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations as appropriate to the discipline.

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America�s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

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