Sonographer

See Beyond the Surface: Join St. Clare Hospital as a Sonographer!

Are you a skilled and compassionate Sonographer looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients? St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, WA, invites you to join our dedicated team and contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional diagnostic imaging services.

At St. Clare Hospital, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. As a Sonographer, you will play a vital role in helping our physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Job Summary:

As a Sonographer at St. Clare Hospital, you will perform ultrasound examinations in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of ultrasound equipment, working across various specialty areas, including cardiac (at St. Elizabeth Hospital), general, and sub-specialties. You will be an integral part of our team, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic information is available to our medical professionals.

Essential Duties:

• Expert Imaging: Prepare and operate a variety of diagnostic ultrasound equipment in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) standards and department protocols.
• Patient-Centered Care: Deliver compassionate and attentive patient care for all age groups while performing ultrasound exams/procedures and/or special procedures.
• Efficient Operations: Perform general office duties and contribute to smooth department operations, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, maintaining patient records, and ordering supplies.
• Knowledge Sharing: Participate in the formal training of ultrasound interns, contributing to the development of the next generation of sonographers.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of FHS standards, protocols, and procedures; keep skills current through continuing education; attend department, local, and national professional meetings; and actively seek individualized learning opportunities to stay current on new procedures, equipment, and information.

Why Choose St. Clare Hospital?

• Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Work with advanced ultrasound equipment in a modern and well-equipped facility.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, training, and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with easy access to outdoor recreation and vibrant city life.

Education/Work Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited training program in General diagnostic sonography and recent completion of a twelve-month internship in diagnostic ultrasound (with at least six months in General ultrasound) or equivalent recent directly-related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• Licensure/Certification: Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or Certification in Sonography by the American Association of Radiology Technologists (ARRT).
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.