Sonographer

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for float pay - $2/hour differential

Job summary

A health care organization in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Ultrasonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures and clerical responsibilities while promoting team concepts. Candidates must have completed a CAAHEP Accredited program or have two years of experience, along with necessary certifications. This float position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program or 2 years ultrasound experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate required at hire.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures for various examinations.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and assist patients.
• Ensure quality assurance and maintain departmental standards.
• Exam review, file work, restocking supplies, quality assurance, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program

High School Diploma or GED

RDMS Abdomen or OB-GYN Certification

Tools

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Eligible for float pay- $2/hour differential!

Job Summary

To provide diagnostic ultrasound services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular superficial structures. Clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

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.
• Communication with Radiologist.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Exam review. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Vascular Ultrasonographer experience preferred.
• 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