Sonographer

Catholic Health Initiatives; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Sonographer. You will operate advanced sonographic equipment to image blood, organs, tissues, and fetal anatomy, and present preliminary findings to physicians.

Daily duties include patient education, procedural explanations, and maintaining comfort and safety during scans. The role requires graduation from an accredited sonography program, current Oregon ultrasound license, ARRT or RDMS credentials, and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Sonography.
• Current Oregon State Ultrasound License.
• Current Radiography ARRT or RDMS.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate sonographic equipment to capture images of blood, organs, tissues and fetal anatomy.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for scans while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Adjust equipment settings and patient positions to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Identify pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain clear communication with team and ensure adherence to radiology protocols.
• Complete each exam with room setup, paperwork, and proper PACS/RIS closing.

Education

Accredited Sonography Program

Oregon Ultrasound License

ARRT Certification

RDMS Certification

AHA BLS Certification

Tools

ARRT Certification

RDMS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Demonstrates Competence And Proficiency With Equipment In Various Locations, To Include Emergency Room, Diagnostic Imaging, Family Birth Center, Women’s Clinic, Surgery, Portables, and other locations as requested to perform exams And procedures.

• Always identifies self to the patient, and verifies patient identity and physician’s order for requested exam. For inpatients always reviews chart to verify physician order and as a result unnecessary patient radiation can be avoided

• Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient, while allowing the opportunity for questions concerning the procedure. As a result patient cooperation is gained.

• Always performs exams following protocols established by the Radiologist and as a result, views, number of views, positions, and projections will be consistent.

• Always completes each assigned exam to include: room set up, turning in paper work and previous films if unable to be downloaded to the PACS system, for interpretation by the radiologist, and cleaning of the room and closing the exam in the RIS and PACS.

• Continually demonstrates cooperative and good rapport with fellow technologist and staff, recognizing the need for excellent communication skills in order for efficient patient service.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Sonography

• At least two (2) years of related experience

• Current Oregon State Ultrasound License

• Current Radiography ARRT or RDMS

• Current AHA BLS Certification

Preferred

• ARRT Certification in Radiography or one of the following specializations upon hire:

• Bone Densitometry

• Computed Tomography

• Cardio Interventional Radiography

• Mammography

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Quality Management

• Radiation Therapy

• Vascualr Inteventional Radr

• Vascular Sonography

• Medical Sonographer

• Cardiac Sonographer

• Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo

• Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo

• Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo

• Medical Sonographer Abdomen

• Medical Sonographer Breast

• Medical Sonographer Neurosonology

• Medical Sonographer OB/GYN

• Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Pay Range

$41.83 - $59.39 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.