Ultrasound Technologist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics in Dallas, Oregon, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diverse ultrasound exams and assist with procedures within Diagnostic Imaging. Collaboration with radiologists and clinicians ensures high-quality care, with documentation and patient communication at the forefront.

The role requires a degree in Sonography and Oregon OBMI licensure, with a per diem, non-exempt schedule and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sonography.
• Licensed in Sonography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ultrasound exams including general, small parts, carotid, breast, and venous studies.
• Assist radiologists with invasive procedures, ensuring proper use of supplies and safety protocols.
• Tailor imaging techniques to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients while maintaining exam quality.
• Analyze images for completeness, gather additional views as needed, and document with proper patient identification and annotation.
• Correlate sonographic findings with clinical history and prior imaging to aid diagnosis.
• Maintain, adjust, and clean ultrasound equipment and report issues to supervisor.
• Utilize PACS, RIS, and HIS to manage orders and patient information for accurate billing.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers while protecting patient privacy.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sonography

Tools

PACS RIS HIS systems

Job description

Posted 0 weeks ago

Description

Location: West Valley Hospital,525 SE Washington Street,Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Position Type: Unscheduled/Per diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

As an ultrasound technologist at Salem Health, you will play a key role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging to support exceptional patient care. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members to perform a wide range of ultrasound exams, assist with procedures, and ensure accurate, thorough documentation. Your expertise will help guide clinical decisions and enhance the patient experience through compassionate communication and technical excellence.

What you'll do

• Perform a variety of ultrasound exams, including general (abdomen, pelvic, OB), small parts, carotid, breast, and venous studies.
• Assist radiologists with invasive procedures, ensuring proper use of supplies, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Tailor imaging techniques to meet the needs of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients while maintaining exam quality.
• Analyze images for completeness, gather additional views as needed, and provide thorough documentation with proper patient identification and annotation.
• Correlate sonographic findings with clinical history and prior imaging to assist in diagnosis.
• Maintain, adjust, and clean ultrasound equipment; promptly report any issues to your supervisor.
• Utilize PACS, RIS, and HIS systems to manage orders, track patient information, and ensure accurate billing.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare providers, protecting patient privacy at all times.
• Support departmental operations by keeping work areas organized, assisting colleagues, and training others as required.

Required qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Sonography.
• Licensed in Sonography from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].