Sonographer

CHI St. Anthony Hospital • Pendleton, OR

5d • $42 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer uses sonographic equipment to record images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves interacting with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, operating and adjusting equipment, positioning patients, and ensuring clear diagnostic images. The Sonographer monitors patient safety and comfort, selects and examines images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians.

The position performs exams and procedures in various locations, including the emergency room, diagnostic imaging, Family Birth Center, Women’s Clinic, surgery, and portable settings. The Sonographer follows protocols established by the Radiologist; verifies patient identity and physician orders; explains procedures; completes exam documentation and workflow in RIS and PACS; and maintains clean exam rooms. The role also requires cooperative, effective communication with fellow technologists and staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Sonography.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Current Oregon State MRAD.
• Current Radiography ARRT.
• Currently registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT certification in Radiography or one of the listed specializations: Bone Densitometry, Computed Tomography, Cardio Interventional Radiography, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Quality Management, Radiation Therapy, Vascular Interventional Radiography, Vascular Sonography, Medical Sonographer, Cardiac Sonographer, Adult Echo, Fetal Echo, Pediatric Echo, Abdomen, Breast, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, or Pediatric Sonography.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence and proficiency with equipment in the emergency room, diagnostic imaging, Family Birth Center, Women’s Clinic, surgery, portable settings, and other requested locations.
• Identify oneself to patients and verify patient identity and the physician’s order for the requested exam; review inpatient charts to confirm orders.
• Explain procedures to patients and allow them to ask questions to support patient understanding and cooperation.
• Perform exams according to Radiologist-established protocols, ensuring consistent views, number of views, positions, and projections.
• Complete each assigned exam, including room setup, paperwork, providing prior films when they cannot be downloaded to PACS, cleaning the room, and closing the exam in RIS and PACS.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and effective communication with fellow technologists and staff.
• Operate sonographic equipment and adjust settings and patient positions to obtain clear diagnostic images.
• Monitor and care for patients to support their safety and comfort.
• Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed