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.

Experience Basic Qualifications:

• 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) required at hire
• 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.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Evening

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed,

Working Hours Start: 12:00 PM

Working Hours End: 10:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W08|UFCW|Local 555

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Westside Medical Cntr - Ultrasound - 1001

Pay Range: $56.41 - $74.06 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.