Ultrasound Technologist

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Earned Time Off (ETO) program

Shift differentials: Evening/Night/2nd

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies in the Radiology department across multiple locations including Madras, Redmond, and Prineville.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, protocol adherence, and participation in teaching and process improvements. The ideal candidate has ARDMS registry eligibility, OBMI licensure, and BLS certification, with the ability to work in a dynamic diagnostic imaging environment within Central

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; registry eligible in accredited ultrasound program.
• ARDMS registry eligible in OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics is required or expected.
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license required.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to department policies and protocols.
• Maintains patient safety and complies with health and safety policies.
• Assists with record keeping and statistics as requested.
• Participates in student training programs as needed.
• Supports organizational values and Lean continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

AIDET communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ARDMS Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal, Physics)

OBMI license (Oregon)

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Pay range: $47.54 - $71.30 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials: Evening: $2.50/hr. Night: $6.50/hr. Weekend: $4.00/hr. This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Ultrasound Technologist REPORTS TO POSITION: System Director – Radiology Service Line DEPARTMENT: Radiology DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2024 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

DEPARTMENT 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. 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 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.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures by creating an environment where the patients feel comfortable and communicated with regarding the experience in Radiology.
• 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 Sonography (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics). Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA BLS/CPR).
• Preferred: Additional registry through ARDMS such as: Pediatric Sonography (PS), Vascular Technology (RVT), or Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSKS).

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.
• Occasional (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (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/stepstool (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:

Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time:

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.