Ultrasound Technologist - Portland, OR Vancouver, WA

Prime Physicians•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic medical sonography at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The specialty includes general ultrasound, vascular studies, intraoperative ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided biopsies. The role involves independent performance of routine, complex, and portable examinations throughout the medical center, as well as assistance with interventional and surgical procedures. This is a one-year contract with the possibility of four additional extensions. Shifts are 8, 9, or 10 hours over 4–5 days per week, with schedules varying according to facility needs. Full-time scheduling requires a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks, excluding holidays. Rotating weekends, holidays, occasional overtime, emergency coverage, and mandatory on-call/callback duties may apply. Credentialing and onboarding take approximately 6–8 weeks.

Requirements

ARDMS registration in Abdomen/Small Parts.
At least two additional specialty certifications, such as RVT, OB/GYN, or Musculoskeletal.
BLS certification.
Minimum 3 years of current ultrasound experience.
Recent hospital experience within the last 6 months.
Experience performing ultrasound examinations in inpatient units, Emergency Departments, and Intensive Care Units.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills in general and specialized ultrasound, including abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, scrotum, extremities, and retroperitoneum.
Experience with ultrasound-guided liver and renal biopsies (native and transplanted organs), intraoperative vascular surgery, and tumor ablation.
Vascular imaging skills, including renal artery stenosis, renal Doppler, renal transplant Doppler, carotid Doppler, upper/lower extremity venous Doppler, arterial duplex, and vein mapping.
Advanced vascular study skills, including arterial bypass grafts, stents, liver Doppler, TIPS, pseudoaneurysms, aortic endograft leaks, and AV fistula assessments.
Proficiency with PACS, HIS/RIS, and electronic imaging documentation.

Responsibilities

Independently perform routine, complex, and portable diagnostic ultrasound and vascular examinations throughout the medical center.
Assist Interventional Radiologists with cyst punctures, aspiration biopsies, catheter placements, and tumor ablation using sterile techniques.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers, explain procedures, and ensure safe patient transfers, positioning, and handling.
Assess image quality, positioning, labeling, and technique; annotate, orient, document, and submit images to PACS.
Retrieve patient orders from HIS/RIS, maintain electronic examination records, and complete quality improvement documentation.
Promptly communicate critical findings to radiologists and healthcare providers and adjust schedules to prioritize emergencies.
Coordinate patient preparation, scheduling, and examinations with nursing staff, inpatient units, escorts, and other departments.
Handle image retrieval, release of information, and image disc creation as required.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable medical equipment; maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe, sanitary workspace.
Support ultrasound student training, mentoring, and staff shadowing.
Participate in surgical and research procedures under licensed healthcare providers' supervision.