Sonographer

Description

PeaceHealth RiverBend Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Ultrasound Sonographer for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.24 - $68.44. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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Uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in performing diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasound equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data. Responsible for initial assessments, summarizing diagnostic data and communicating this information with diagnostic images to the interpreting physician.

Details of the position:

1. Performs most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.

2. Records test results, prepares accurate preliminary reports with information appropriate to their scope of practice and updates patient records for interpreting physician.

3. Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required. May schedule and coordinate tests and prepare and maintain operational logs.

4. Maintains and calibrates equipment and order necessary supplies.

5. Prepares, supplies, and equips exam rooms to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.

6. Uses independent judgment during exam to differentiate, within the scope of their licensure, between normal and pathological findings.

7. Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam.

8. Tailors exam to individual patient and utilizes the most appropriate equipment settings to provide most diagnostic information for interpretation.

9. Performs other duties as assigned consistent with caregiver's scope of practice, training, experience, and licensure/registration/certification.

What you bring:

• Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasound sonography program required or equivalent education and/or experience as required for obtaining certification/license/registration as required by the national registry through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

• Bachelor's degree in ultrasound technology preferred.

• Minimum of one year of diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility preferred.

• PACS/RIS knowledge is required. ImageCast/CareCast experience is preferred.

• Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must maintain active national registry status through accumulation of required CME on a "rolling triennium" basis.

• Must obtain ARDMS registration within one year of hire.

• Current certification/registration/licensure as required by the State for trained modality.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

• Registered with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). Must maintain active registry with the state of Oregon OBMI.

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This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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