Ultrasound Tech

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

11d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound studies and related procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision, following established department and hospital guidelines. The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides imaging services in collaboration with Cascade Medical Imaging and supports the emergency department, operating room, inpatient floors, and Family Birthing Center. For relief positions assigned to the Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospitals, the technologist may be required to work at the various northern St. Charles Health System hospital locations and must be flexible and able to work at all three locations. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The role is relief, with variable shifts and 8 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate-eligible and registry-eligible completion of an accredited ultrasound training program.
Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry or registry eligibility in OB/GYN, Abdominal, and Physics.
Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license.
Valid Oregon State Driver’s License.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA BLS/CPR).
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
For relief positions assigned to Redmond, Prineville, or Madras, flexibility and ability to work at all three locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Additional ARDMS registries.
Support for RDMS, SDMS, and local affiliations.
One year of full-time experience as a registered Ultrasound Technologist.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations according to department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Follow health and safety policies and procedures to provide quality patient care.
Assist with record maintenance and statistics as requested.
Participate in the student training program as requested.
Assist with special projects as requested.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and organizational policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.