Job Summary: Performs ultrasound procedures at a technical and professional level not requiring constant supervision and direction. Performs a variety of technical procedures with competence, commitment, and initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritize patient care and service above all other duties.
• Assist patients with transportation needs when necessary.
• Must support safety in the work environment.
• Assure image quality before patient leaves the department.
• Practice Universal Precautions.
• Notify department director/manager of any accident or incident to any persons or equipment.
• Maintain work area in clean, organized and well-stocked condition.
• Must have entire ARDMS licensure in modules scanning within 1-1.5 years of employment.
• Vascular Sonographers maintain a function of pre-dictation for Interpreting Physicians through Powerscribe.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Current licensure by the State of Oregon in required modalities.
• Certification in CPR / AED.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Medical terminology, computers and typing experience.
• Detail oriented and effective organizational skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public.
• Must be able to occasionally accommodate flexible hours and shifts pending department needs.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, while keeping close attention to accuracy with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as a team participant.

Required Customer Service Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s “Principles of Customer Service” (described below).

• Smile – Provide a warm and friendly greeting in person or on the telephone,
• Assist – Be alert and responsive to opportunities to help patients and staff,
• Listen – Show interest, provides undivided attention, and use active body language,
• Eye Contact – Always provide eye contact at initial greeting, and at other feasible times,
• Mile Extra – Go the extra mile to meet other’s needs,
• Communicate – Keep people informed, respond to messages in a timely manner, and ask questions,
• Liaison – Initiate positive relationships with patients and staff members while meeting their needs,
• Individualize – Treat each person as an individual and look at things from their perspective,
• Notice Surroundings – Notice physical surroundings and what people need, take action if needed,
• Impression – Make a positive impression during each interaction, and
• Choice – Choose to make the Salem Clinic a great place to work and to receive excellent care.

Required Teamwork Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s Essential Skills of Teamwork (described below).

• Alert and responsive to assist fellow workers without being asked,
• Puts needs of others before own,
• Offers constructive feedback in a nonjudgmental, positive, and confidential manner,
• Shows initiative and takes responsibility in dealing with interpersonal conflict resolution,
• Flexible in response to unexpected changes in work volume, scheduling and staffing,
• Takes responsibility for keeping informed,
• Assumes supportive role in the absence of supervisor,
• Recognizes, acknowledges and shows appreciation for the contributions of others,
• Promotes a positive work environment.

Position Number: 66-8F

Hours: Full time | 36.5 hours a week | W, Th, F & Sa

Position Number: 66-1F

Hours: Full time | M, Tu, W, F | 10 hour shifts