Ultrasound Technologist - Portland, OR Vancouver, WA

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Specialty: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, including general ultrasound, vascular studies, intraoperative ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Place of Work (City/State): Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA

Site: VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)

Location:

• 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239
• Vancouver Campus, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661

Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 more extensions

Shift Schedule: 8-, 9-, or 10-hour shifts (4 5 days/week), with varying schedules based on facility needs; rotating weekends, holidays, occasional overtime, emergency coverage, and mandatory on-call/callback duties may apply.

How Many Shifts Needed per Month: Based on full-time scheduling requirements, with a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks, excluding holidays.

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks

Certifications:

• ARDMS registration in Abdomen/Small Parts.
• At least two additional specialty certifications, such as RVT, OB/GYN, or Musculoskeletal.
• BLS certification.

Experience Needed:

• Minimum 3 years of current ultrasound experience.
• Recent hospital experience within the last 6 months.
• Experience performing ultrasound examinations in inpatient units, Emergency Departments, and Intensive Care Units.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Special Skills Needed:

• General & Specialized Ultrasound: Abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, scrotum, extremities, and retroperitoneum.
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: Liver and renal biopsies (native and transplanted organs), intraoperative vascular surgery, and tumor ablation.
• Vascular Imaging: Renal artery stenosis, renal Doppler, renal transplant Doppler, carotid Doppler, upper/lower extremity venous Doppler, arterial duplex, and vein mapping.
• Advanced Vascular Studies: Arterial bypass grafts, stents, liver Doppler, TIPS, pseudoaneurysms, aortic endograft leaks, and AV fistula assessments.
• Imaging Systems: Proficiency with PACS, HIS/RIS, and electronic imaging documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform routine, complex, and portable diagnostic ultrasound and vascular examinations throughout the medical center.
• Assist Interventional Radiologists with cyst punctures, aspiration biopsies, catheter placements, and tumor ablation using sterile techniques.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers, explain procedures, and ensure safe patient transfers, positioning, and handling.
• Assess image quality, positioning, labeling, and technique; annotate, orient, document, and submit images to PACS.
• Retrieve patient orders from HIS/RIS, maintain electronic examination records, and complete quality improvement documentation.
• Promptly communicate critical findings to radiologists and healthcare providers; adjust schedules to prioritize emergencies.
• Coordinate patient preparation, scheduling, and examinations with nursing staff, inpatient units, escorts, and other departments.
• Handle image retrieval, release of information, and image disc creation as required.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable medical equipment; maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe, sanitary workspace.
• Support ultrasound student training, mentoring, and staff shadowing.
• Participate in surgical and research procedures under licensed healthcare providers' supervision.

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