Ultrasound Sonographer

Description

Job 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 Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, Alaska is seeking an Ultrasound Sonographer for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.18 – $75.26. 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.

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment and order necessary supplies.
• Prepares, supplies and equips exam rooms to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Uses independent judgment during exam to differentiate, within the scope of their licensure, between normal and pathological findings.
• Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School Required: Ultrasound Sonography 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) And
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Ultrasound Technology
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility and
• Required: PACS/RIS knowledge and
• Preferred: ImageCast/CareCast experience
  
  

Credentials

• Required: within 1 Year Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and
• Required: Current certification/registration/licensure as required by the State for trained modality and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills required including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment. (Required)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. (Required)
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 13 lbs. force. Occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.
• Reaching frequently.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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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.