Ultrasound Tech

St. Charles Health System, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams in a department that supports X-Ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT services. This relief position may operate across Redmond, Prineville or Madras locations with a flexible schedule.

The role requires ARDMS Registry (OB/GYN, Abdominal, Physics) or Registry eligibility, OBMI licensure, and AHA BLS. Preferred: 1 year of full-time ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Registry eligible in ARDMS (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics) and OBMI license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations per department policies and protocols.
• Ensures safety and quality patient care in line with Health and Safety policies.
• Maintains records and assists with statistics as requested.
• May participate in student training and special projects.
• Delivers professional, confidential patient care and supports organizational values.

Education

High school diploma or GED; Registry eligible (ARDMS)

Job description

(Relief, Variable) Typical pay range: $36.27 - $50.08 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Ultrasound Technologist REPORTS TO POSITION: Radiology Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Radiology DATE LAST REVIEWED: June 5, 2020 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY

St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Ultrasound Technologist performs all Ultrasound studies and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines. If assigned to either the Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; then you may be required to work in the various northern hospital locations for St. Charles Health System (this applies to Relief positions assigned to Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; with the flexibility and ability to work in all three locations). This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Performs diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of quality patient care.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Participates in student training program as requested.
• Assists with special projects as requested.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduate eligible and Registry eligible of an accredited Ultrasound training program. Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonogrphy (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics). Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license required. Valid Oregon State Driver’s License. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA BLS/CPR). Preferred: Additional ARDMS registries. Support RDMS, SDMS, and local affiliations.

EXPERIENCE

Required: N/A Preferred: One (1) year full-time experience as a registered Ultrasound Technologist.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

If assigned to either the Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; then you may be required to work in the various northern hospital locations for St. Charles Health System (this applies to Relief positions assigned to Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; with the flexibility and ability to work in all three locations).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Category: Patient Care Level #3 Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP.

Schedule Weekly Hours

8 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: Variable

ABOUT ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle.