Ultrasound Sonographer

PeaceHealth•Vancouver, WA

12d

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking an Ultrasound Sonographer for a 0.90 FTE night position. The schedule is Sunday 1900–0730 and Monday through Wednesday 2230–0700. General and vascular ultrasound experience is required. The stated bill rate is $84, all inclusive. The sonographer uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations using ultrasound equipment and a range of modes and techniques. The role locates, evaluates, and records relevant anatomical, pathological, and functional data; conducts initial assessments; summarizes diagnostic data; and communicates findings with diagnostic images to the interpreting physician. The position requires an accredited ultrasound sonography education or equivalent education and/or experience needed for applicable certification, licensure, or registration. A bachelor's degree in Ultrasound Technology is preferred. Required credentials include an accepted sonography credential and registration with the Washington Department of Health or Oregon Board of Medical Imaging, as applicable, as well as Basic Life Support upon hire. The posting also identifies site- and modality-specific credential requirements. The role may involve patient transport, phlebotomy, environmental services, security assistance, emergency response, and crisis intervention training, depending on the location. Working conditions include patient handling and lifting, frequent movement and reaching, fine motor control of medical equipment, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.

Requirements

General and vascular ultrasound experience.
Education from an accredited ultrasound sonography school, or equivalent education and/or experience as required to obtain applicable certification, license, or registration.
At least 1 year of experience is listed as preferred.
PACS/RIS knowledge.
An accepted credential: ARDMS-RVT, ARDMS-OB, RCS, RDCS, or RDMS.
Registration with the Washington Department of Health or Oregon Board of Medical Imaging, as applicable.
Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles 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.
For St. John Medical Center Imaging: new hires or graduates have one year to obtain registration; RDMS-OB/GYN and RDMS-Abdomen are required.
For St. John Medical Center Cardiovascular: new hires or graduates have one year to obtain registration; ARDMS/CCI eligibility is specified.
For St. John Medical Center Cardiac: RCS or RDCS is required.
For St. John Medical Center Vascular: RVT or RVS is required.
For Southwest Medical Center: current state-required certification, registration, or licensure is required; Washington applicants do not need it upon hire but must obtain it within one year of hire.
For the MSK Program: ARDMS Registered MSK Sonographer (RMSKS) is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Ultrasound Technology.
Diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility.
ImageCast/CareCast experience.

Responsibilities

Select and perform the most appropriate examination based on patient information, consulting with the interpreting or ordering physician as necessary.
Record test results, prepare accurate preliminary reports within the scope of practice, and update patient records for the interpreting physician.
Organize the daily work schedule and perform related clerical duties; schedule and coordinate tests and maintain operational logs as needed.
Maintain and calibrate equipment and order necessary supplies.
Prepare, supply, and equip examination rooms to meet examination needs and physician requirements.
Use independent judgment within licensure scope to differentiate normal from pathological findings during examinations.
Integrate prior imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize examinations.
Tailor examinations to individual patients and use appropriate equipment settings to provide diagnostic information for interpretation.
Perform other duties consistent with scope of practice, training, experience, and licensure, and other duties as assigned.
At Peace Island Medical Center, may perform patient transport and phlebotomy; perform environmental services, security assistance, and emergency response duties as needed; and complete and renew non-violent Crisis Intervention training as outlined in policy.