Ultrasound Tech - Good Shepherd Health Care

Medical, Dental & Vision benefit premiums paid by employer!

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Wage Range: $41.14-$63.40

This is a full-time Night position

DEFINITION OF POSITION:

Provide health care services, applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.  Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following areas:  OB/GYN, abdomen, pelvis, vascular, small parts, US assisted biopsy procedures.  Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.  Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates ultrasound equipment, and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits: prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
• May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
• Understands and applies patient relations skills.
• Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited sonography program or equivalent. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or equivalent approved certification. Licensed in the State of Oregon as Ultrasonographer or Radiologic Technologist/Sonographer.