Sonographer, Diagnostic Ultrasound

Kaiser Permanente • Clackamas, OR

12d

About The Position

Job Summary: To provide diagnostic ultrasound services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular superficial structures. Clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy. Essential Responsibilities: Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures. Communication with Radiologist. Assist patient/transport. Exam review. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience N/A
• Graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Sonography Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
• Daily use of diagnostic equipment, Imaging and health care computer system.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing Ultrasound exams, preferably within the last three (3) years.
• Vascular Ultrasonographer experience preferred.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) ARDMS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Radiologist.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Exam review.
• File work.
• Restocking supplies/cleaning.
• Quality Assurance functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees