Ultrasound Sonographer

PeaceHealth•Florence, OR

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking an Ultrasound Sonographer to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations using ultrasound equipment and a variety of modes and techniques. The role uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to locate, evaluate, and record relevant anatomical, pathological, and functional data. The sonographer performs initial assessments, summarizes diagnostic data, and communicates findings with diagnostic images to the interpreting physician. This is a 0.90 FTE day position with a schedule of 0700–1930 on Saturdays, Sundays, most Fridays, and some Mondays. Call is required one week every three weeks. EPIC is required; the posting states that no auto offers will be made. The job is listed as non-employee clinical support. The sonographer selects appropriate examinations based on patient information, consulting with interpreting or ordering physicians when needed. They record test results, prepare preliminary reports within their scope of practice, update patient records, organize daily work, and may coordinate testing and maintain logs. They maintain and calibrate equipment, order supplies, and prepare exam rooms. During examinations, they use independent judgment within the scope of their licensure, integrate prior imaging, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records, and tailor the exam and equipment settings to the patient. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the caregiver’s scope of practice, training, experience, and credentials. Education: Completion of an accredited ultrasound sonography school, or equivalent education and/or experience required for the applicable certification, license, or registration. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. At least one year of experience is preferred; diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility is also preferred. PACS/RIS knowledge is required, and ImageCast/CareCast experience is preferred. Required credentials include an acceptable ultrasound sonographer credential (ARDMS-RVT, ARDMS-OB, RCS, RDCS, or RDMS), registration with the Washington Department of Health or OBMI (Oregon), and Basic Life Support. The posting also specifies ARDMS Abdomen, OB/GYN, RVT, BLS, and OBMI. Required skills include applying age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles; basic computer and keyboarding skills, including MS Office; managing multiple priorities and adapting in a fast-paced, changing environment; and effective written and verbal communication. Location-specific duties may apply. At Peace Island Medical Center, the sonographer may perform patient transport and phlebotomy and assist with environmental services, security, and emergency response as needed; completion and renewal of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training are required. St. John Medical Center has department-specific registration requirements, including stated timelines for new hires or graduates and credentials for imaging, cardiac, and vascular roles. Working conditions include patient handling of no more than 35 pounds without assistive equipment, frequent lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, frequent pushing or pulling up to 13 pounds of force and occasional pushing or pulling up to 30 pounds of force, and frequent reaching. The role involves moving around the work area with occasional sitting, fine motor control of medical equipment, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. Vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with corrective devices permitted, and the employee must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ultrasound sonography program, or equivalent education and/or experience required for applicable certification, license, or registration.
At least one year of experience is preferred.
Diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility is preferred.
PACS/RIS knowledge is required.
Acceptable ultrasound sonographer credential: ARDMS-RVT, ARDMS-OB, RCS, RDCS, or RDMS.
Registration with the Washington Department of Health or OBMI (Oregon).
Basic Life Support certification.
The posting additionally lists ARDMS Abdomen, OB/GYN, RVT, BLS, and OBMI as required.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet patient needs.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
EPIC is required.
Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental conditions, including patient handling, movement around the work area, fine motor equipment control, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility.
ImageCast/CareCast experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic sonographic examinations using ultrasound equipment and appropriate modes and techniques.
Conduct initial assessments, summarize diagnostic data, and communicate findings with diagnostic images to the interpreting physician.
Select the appropriate examination based on patient information and consult with interpreting or ordering physicians as necessary.
Record test results, prepare accurate preliminary reports within the scope of practice, and update patient records.
Organize the daily work schedule and perform related clerical duties; scheduling and coordinating tests and maintaining operational logs may also be required.
Maintain and calibrate equipment and order necessary supplies.
Prepare, supply, and equip exam rooms for requested examinations and physician-specific procedural requirements.
Use independent judgment within licensure scope to distinguish normal from pathological findings.
Integrate prior imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize examinations.
Tailor examinations and equipment settings to individual patients to provide diagnostic information for interpretation.
Perform other duties consistent with scope of practice, training, experience, and licensure or as assigned.
Depending on location, assist with patient transport, phlebotomy, environmental services, security, and emergency response as needed.