Are you a dedicated and skilled Sonographer seeking a rewarding full-time night shift opportunity to utilize your expertise? St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, is actively seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Sonographer to join our vital diagnostic imaging team!

We're looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. If you're ready to play a critical role in patient diagnosis during the quieter hours, this is your chance to shine.

Why Choose St. Joseph Medical Center for Your Night Shift?

• Impactful Role: Be an essential part of emergent and routine patient care, providing crucial diagnostic information when it's most needed.
• Structured Schedule: Enjoy the consistency of a full-time night shift, offering opportunities for work-life balance during the day.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team, even during off-hours, with access to leading technology and resources.
• Professional Growth: Continuously enhance your skills in a facility committed to high standards of care.

What You'll Do as Our Night Shift Sonographer:

As a key member of our night team, you will:

• Perform a comprehensive range of high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations across various body parts and patient conditions, often in critical or urgent scenarios.
• Operate advanced ultrasound equipment proficiently, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate interpretation.
• Prioritize patient comfort and safety throughout the imaging process, explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with emergency physicians, radiologists, and other clinical staff to provide timely and precise diagnostic information.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate patient records, documenting findings and adhering to all departmental protocols and regulatory standards.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to unexpected situations and emergent studies.
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment during your shift.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

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 healthcare provider BLS Certification.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.