Ultrasound Sonographer

Job Description

Description

***Hiring Bonus and Relocation Allowance May Be Available***

You chose to work in healthcare because you want a fulfilling career that will make a difference in others’ lives. If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a mission-driven culture with a commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, choose PeaceHealth!

PeaceHealth is seeking Ultrasound Sonographers for Full Time, Part-Time and per diem positions in the following locations:

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington 

• PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington

• PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, Alaska

• PeaceHealth St. John's Medical Center in Longview, Washington

• PeaceHealth OB-Gyn/Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Vancouver, Washington

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:

• Graduate of a 2-4 year accredited ultrasound program required.
• 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 American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider certification required at date of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated 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.

About Us:

At PeaceHealth, Our Vision is that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. Based in Vancouver, WA, PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system employing approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities in Washington, Oregon, Alaska.

​What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time and part-time positions come with outstanding benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Matching, as well as very generous paid time off with no waiting period
• Cohesive team environment
• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available
• A spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice
• A culture of teamwork, caring and work-life balance

For a full description of our open positions or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected], or apply at https://careers.peacehealth.org.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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.