Echo Technologist

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 77,710 - 102,025; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 50% of the time

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a part-time Echo/Ultrasound professional to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a hospital and clinical setting. The role emphasizes teamwork and alignment with the KPNW mission, with data entry, supply restocking, and quality assurance duties as part of daily tasks.

The candidate should complete an AMA-approved ultrasound program or ARDMS/CCI certification, and may need ARDMS/CCI registration within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA-approved ultrasound program or ARDMS/CCI certification.
• ARDMS registration or CCI certification within 12 months of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department policies.
• Assist patient transport and data entry as needed.
• Restock supplies and perform quality assurance tasks.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

ARDMS or CCI certification

ARDMS registration or CCI registration within 12 months

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

To provide diagnostic services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on‑call or standby schedule as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on‑call or standby schedule as required.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• A minimum two (2) year AMA approved program and successful completion of one year Ultrasound training and certification, OR
• Two (2) years Allied Health and successful completion and certification of two (2) year ARDMS program, OR
• Successful completion of an AMA accredited Ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or CardioVascular Credentialing International (CCI) (new grads within one (1) year of hire for registration).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a formal training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.

Notes

• This is a float position that will support the Regional ECHO operations at multiple sites

Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Mt. Talbert Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 06:45 AM

Working Hours End: 05:15 PM

Job Schedule: Part‑time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W08|UFCW|Local 555

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Mt. Talbert Medical Offices - Echocardiography - 1008

Pay Range: $56.41 - $74.06 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.