Sonographer, Diagnostic Ultrasound Float

Kaiser Permanente International; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Salem is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide ultrasound services in hospital and clinic settings, including OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular studies. The role includes clerical duties and contributing to a patient-centered team aligned with Kaiser’s mission.

Candidates must graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program or have two years of ultrasound experience, hold ARDMS certificates in Abdomen or OB/GYN, and obtain BLS within 1 month of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen or Ob-Gyn required at hire.
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in hospital or clinic, including OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular studies.
• Communication with Radiologist.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Exam review. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Planning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Decision making

Judgment

Technical skills

Initiative

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Organizational relations

Education

CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program

Ultrasound experience

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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