Ultrasound Sonographer - PeaceHealth

**Description** **PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington** is seeking **an Ultrasound Sonographe** r for a **Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is **$47.46 - $70.70.** 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?** **Commitment to Clinical Excellence:** PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has again received an "A" Safety Rating from The Leapfrog Group. **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. **Details about this position:** + This per diem position offers scheduling flexibility, plus a competitive hourly rate of pay and differential in lieu of benefits. + 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. + Maintains and calibrates equipment and order necessary supplies. + 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 consistent with caregiver's scope of practice, training, experience, and licensure/registration/certification. **What you bring:** + Accredited School of Ultrasound Sonography required, 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) + Minimum of 1 year diagnostic ultrasound experience in a hospital facility preferred + PACS/RIS knowledge + Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required within 1 year + Required: Current certification/registration/licensure as required by the State for trained modality + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. **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.** **This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.** **For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, atworek@peacehealth.org.** See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . 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.** REQNUMBER: 16188