Ultrasound Sonographer-OBGYN/MFM

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth's OB-Gyn/Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Ultrasound Sonographer for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. Hourly compensation is $39.24 - $66.45; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

We invite you to join our PeaceHealth team. In our unique setting, our services provide care across the continuum (including high risk and challenging diagnoses) for all of our women, of all ages. In considering joining our team, we hope you may have OB/GYN experience, while you can enjoy the luxury of no nights or weekend shifts, no call, and 4-day work weeks when possible. You will support and learn from our highly knowledgeable and qualified providers, with additional high-risk expertise from our partners at OHSU.

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 about 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.

• PACS/RIS knowledge is required.
• 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.

About the community:

Located minutes from downtown Portland is Vancouver, Washington, a robust city with over 174,000 residents. You will be in a community voted as the most friendly walking & bicycling city in the United States! The city is known for its naturally beautiful scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, diverse cuisine, art walks, contemporary boutiques, and a vibrant farmers market- all nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. 2018 showcased Vancouver’s new 7.3-acre waterfront park that features shopping, fine dining, housing units, water sports access, parks, and a 90 cable pier overlooking the Columbia River.

For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected].

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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.

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.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to 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 medical/religious reasons.