Sonographer

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

7d•$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. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

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, multiple bus routes and the street car pass Good Samaritan, easy freeway access for drivers, fairly easy to access for active commuters (bicycle friendly, great area for walkers and runners)
free Employee Parking at Good Samaritan Medical Center
On-site Facilities: community garden, pharmacy, chapel, cafes (w/ baristas)
Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare