Ultrasound Sonographer

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth - Longview Radiology Outpatient Imaging Center in Kelso, Washington is seeking an Ultrasound Sonographer for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $42.23 – $63.35. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Why PeaceHealth?

•  Mission-driven, value-based employer: PeaceHealth was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek and is among Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters in 2024"! Be a part of our mission-driven culture where values guide every decision, creating a truly purposeful workplace.
• Competitive pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate with a 15% differential in lieu of benefits.
• Embrace the challenge: We're a close-knit team, and everyone pitches in. You'll have the opportunity to go above and beyond your core duties, learning new skills and making a real impact.
•  Work-life balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a per diem role and convenient day shift hours, with no call and no evening or weekend shifts! 

Details about the position:

• 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.
• Performs most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.
• Records test results, prepares accurate preliminary reports with information appropriate to their scope of practice and updates patient records for interpreting physician.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required. May schedule and coordinate tests and prepare and maintain operational logs.
• Tailors exam to individual patient and utilizes the most appropriate equipment settings to provide most diagnostic information for interpretation.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with caregiver’s scope of practice, training, experience and licensure/registration/certification.

What you bring:

• Accredited School of Ultrasound Sonography required, or the 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).
• PACS/RIS knowledge.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required at time of hire.
  
• Second modality preferred, but not required.

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

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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.