Sonographer

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

35d•$49 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sonographer, your skill, compassion, and professionalism help create a reassuring experience for patients during ultrasound and biopsy procedures. You play an important role in helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey. Using your expertise and sound clinical judgment, you will determine appropriate imaging techniques and contribute to high-quality patient care. Through your dedication and specialized knowledge, you will help fulfill Legacy’s mission of making life better for others. While this position provides an excellent opportunity for a person looking to advance their career or to get their foot in the door, this position will also be compensated well and provide an opportunity to work in an excellent location. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited (by AMA or ARDMS) school of ultrasound or equivalent experience is required
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen and OB/GYN (ARDMS AB OB) required.
The Sonographer may start with either AB or OB certification, and has one year to obtain the other. If proof of registration is not received within one year of assuming the Sonographer job, the position will be vacated by the incumbent.
Current state license in Sonography is required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
BLS Certification: American Heart Association, Health Care provider level BLS and AED Certification required.

Nice To Haves

ARDMS Breast certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance, and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
Competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
Retirement plan with employer match and contributions
Educational Assistance Program
Generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tri-Met discounts provided
Free employee parking at Emanuel Medical Center
On-site pharmacy
On-site garden areas
On-site chapel
Three on-site cafes and baristas
Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more