Sonographer
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. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.
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
- Free employee parking at Mount Hood Medical Center
- Retirement plan with employer match and contributions
- Life insurance: automatically enrolled and provided at no cost to the employee
- Tri-Met discounts provided
- Generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
