Sonographer

Job Summary:

To provide diagnostic ultrasound services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular superficial structures. Clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Radiologist.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Exam review. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Sonography Technologist License (Oregon)

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Daily use of diagnostic equipment, Imaging and health care computer system.


• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.


• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing Ultrasound exams, preferably within the last three (3) years.


• Vascular Ultrasonographer experience preferred.


• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.


• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.


• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.


• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) ARDMS certification.