Sonographer (Travel Group) - Olympia WA 1.0 FTE

** GREAT OPPORTUNITY - TRAVEL GROUP SONOGRAPHER - OLYMPIA WA AREA ONLY! **
** 40 HRS. PER WEEK - MONDAY - FRIDAY AND 10AM - 6;30PM! **
** CHOICE OF EITHER $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS OR $5,000 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIGIED EXTERNAL HIRES! **
Job Summary:
Provide ultrasound imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Prepare ultrasound rooms and diagnostic equipment. Perform high quality testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and develop films. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify requirements relative to age specific patients. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Diagnostic Testing: Performs quality images through clinical protocols and positions patients to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patients comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform Ultrasound procedures with appropriate equipment. Develops films in accordance with radiographic techniques. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide radiology services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age- specific needs. Facilitates patients cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physicians orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Ensures appropriate documentation is completed prior to procedure. Assist Radiologists with procedures as needed.
* Computer System: Ensures patient information is accurately inputted into departmental computer system. Checks-in patients for the appropriate radiological procedure, as directed in IDX-Rad. Selects the correct