Sonographer - PRN

RAYUS Radiology•Beaverton, OR

8h•$32 - $58•Hybrid

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Sonographer, you will be responsible for operating assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Sonography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. This is a PRN position with variable hours at various locations.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited sonography program, or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Registered American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) sonographer, current and in good standing
Sonography certification in imaging specialty (AB, BR, ObGyn, etc.)
Licensed Sonographer in the appropriate state (if applicable)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have sufficient training and experience to perform sonography procedures independently

Nice To Haves

Certification in ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support)
OSHA Class I exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for Sonography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
Performs routine and advanced Sonography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjusts Sonography scan parameters correctly and as needed
Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
Routinely prepares examination for interpretation by the radiologist to include correct identification and processing of films, adequate clinical history and previous x-rays for comparison (if available)
Practices and maintains standard precautions and infection control policy standards
Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
Completes other tasks as assigned