Ultrasound Sonographer (Per Diem/PRN)

PeaceHealth; Ketchikan (AK); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 106.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Caregiver discount program

Expanded Employee Assistance Program

Mental health support resources

Descripción de la vacante

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Sonographer for per diem assignments in Ketchikan, Alaska. You will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, review histories, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure accurate interpretations.

Applicants should have ARDMS registration, BLS, and a strong background in hospital-based imaging. The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to impact patient care directly.

Formación

• ARDMS Registration is required upon hire.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Experience with PACS/RIS systems is preferred.
• Hospital-based diagnostic ultrasound experience is preferred.
• ImageCast/CareCast experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams with professional judgment.
• Evaluate findings in real time and collaborate with clinicians.
• Contribute to patient care with independent thinking and technical skill.

Conocimientos

ARDMS Registration

BLS Certification

PACS/RIS knowledge

ImageCast/CareCast experience

Educación

Accredited Ultrasound Sonography program or equivalent education/experience

Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound Technology preferred

Herramientas

PACS/RIS system

ImageCast

CareCast

Descripción del empleo

Description

Ultrasound Sonographer (Per Diem/PRN)
Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan, AK
Relief Day Shift
$64.65-$77.25/hr, plus a 15% differential in lieu of benefits

Most ultrasound jobs blend together after a while.

Another imaging department. Another schedule. Another posting filled with the same promises.

This one starts in Ketchikan, Alaska. A place where mountains meet the ocean, where your commute can feel more like a scenic drive than a race against traffic, and where your work has a visible impact on the community around you.

At PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, experienced sonographers are trusted to use the judgment they've spent years developing. You'll perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, evaluate findings in real time, collaborate with clinicians when needed, and play a meaningful role in patient care. Add the flexibility of a per diem schedule and you've got a role that's hard to forget.

What Your Day Feels Like

You arrive knowing every exam matters.

You review histories, evaluate findings in real time, and adjust your approach based on what you're seeing. You collaborate with clinicians and radiologists when needed, but you're also trusted to think independently.

You'll perform diagnostic ultrasound exams while applying the kind of judgment that comes from experience, curiosity, and professional confidence.

This is the type of environment where sonographers continue growing because they're encouraged to use their expertise, not just their technical skills.

Why PeaceHealth Feels Different

PeaceHealth is a person-first, values-driven, highly trusted healthcare organization.

The same compassion extended to patients is reflected in how caregivers are treated. People know one another here. They support one another. And they understand that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of the people who provide it.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation

• $54.65 - $77.15 per hour
• 15% differential in lieu of benefits

Additional Per Diem Perks

• 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• Wellness benefits
• Caregiver discount program
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health support resources

Required Credentials

• ARDMS Registration (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (Required Upon Hire)

Education

• Accredited Ultrasound Sonography program or equivalent education/experience required for registry eligibility
• Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound Technology preferred

Experience

• PACS/RIS knowledge required
• Hospital-based diagnostic ultrasound experience preferred
• ImageCast/CareCast experience preferred

Why You'll Love This Role

• Your clinical judgment is trusted and expected.
• Hospital-based imaging offers variety and meaningful patient interaction.
• Flexible per diem scheduling provides greater control over your time.
• You'll work in a community where your contribution is visible and appreciated.
• Every shift comes with a backdrop that's difficult to find anywhere else in healthcare.

Who Thrives Here

• Professionals who enjoy thinking independently.
• Sonographers who like connecting imaging findings to the full patient story.
• People who value quality over volume.
• Team members who appreciate close-knit healthcare environments.
• Adventurous spirits who would rather see mountains and ocean than another traffic jam.

Why You'll Love Living in Ketchikan

Life looks different here.

Your commute may include views of fishing boats instead of brake lights.

Weekends can mean hiking trails, kayaking coastal waters, wildlife sightings, or simply enjoying a community where people still know their neighbors.

Ketchikan offers the kind of lifestyle many healthcare professionals spend years searching for: less noise, more nature, and a genuine connection to the place they call home.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 13 lbs. force. Occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.
• Reaching frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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