Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, ultrasound exposure, safety, and established exam indicators. Schedules and obtains history from patients. Evaluates the appropriateness of requested exams and assist radiologists. Maintains knowledge of equipment and instruments/supplies pertinent to high quality exams. Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity. Some travel between sites expected.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Colleague must obtain a Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) prior to hire date.

• Colleague must obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted Oregon license prior to providing any services in Oregon.

• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography-ARDMS) required – if registry not currently held, employee must be registered within one year as condition of continued employment.

• Abdomen (ABD)andObstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)registriesas provided by theARDMSrequired within one year of employment.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hireunless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALSoras defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult,and Geriatricas applicable).

• Revenue Management:ensuresthe accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

• Performs ordered procedures according to subspecialty protocols and procedures, ensuring that optimum exams are acquired in an efficient and timely manner.

• Responds to all patient care criteria according to SARMC policies and procedures for patient care, including, but not limited to Code Blue Preparedness, Universal Precautions, Radiation Safety Standards and CPR.

• Keeps accurate and updated documentation of medications on inventory and medications utilized.

• Schedulespatients and radiologists for procedures utilizing specialty area and departmental scheduling protocols.

• Maintains availability when on call and responds within 30 minutes. Isflexiblewith shifts and patient assignments including filling shifts in order to cover sick leave, time off, and bereavement within the Health System.

• Makes productive use of time and ensures that department is stocked, clean, and orderly and all assigned tasks are completed.

• Must be able to work independently.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran