Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging

St. Charles Health System, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies within the busy Diagnostic Imaging department, adhering to established guidelines to support ED, OR, inpatient services and family birthing needs.

Required: High school diploma or GED with ARDMS registry or registry eligibility (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics). Preferred: one year of full-time ultrasound experience and commitment to safety, confidentiality and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• ARDMS Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics).
• One year full-time Ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations per department policies and protocols.
• Maintains patient safety, privacy and quality of care.
• Assists with record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Participates in student training and Lean VIP initiatives.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all duties.

Job description

Approved by SHC 10 29 2026 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

DATE LAST REVIEWED: 5/6/2009

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

JOB TITLE

Ultrasound Technologist

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. 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 Sonography (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics).
• 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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds.
• Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, Clinbing ladder/step-stool* (*varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs
• Never (0%): operation of 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 and Employment Details

Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays) Shift Start & End Time: Variable

About the Employer

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.