Hillsboro Medical Center·Hillsboro, Oregon
Perform diagnostic medical sonography examinations and provide clinically relevant information to assist physicians with patient diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, evaluating ultrasound images, and maintaining a collaborative environment within the healthcare team.
Pay range: $53.67/hr. - $79.42/hr. The Staff Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The professional level of this health care service requires highly skilled and competent individuals who function as integral members of the health care team. Must be able to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. Must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Obtains, reviews and brings together pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results. · Perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols. · Apply independent, professional, judgement to ensure a complete exam is obtained and prepare a written and/or verbal preliminary report for the physician. · Performs quality control functions in ultrasound in association with department quality control program. · Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures. · Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team. · Maintains appropriate supply levels and/or assists others. · Transports patients as necessary. · Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand and appropriately explain the examination. · Assists in patient scheduling. · Willing to work different shifts as needed for the department. · Performs after hours exams on call back basis per department protocol and as requested by supervisor. · Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the procedure rooms and surrounding areas. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Completes required continuing education per ARDMS guidelines. · Assists in evaluating new products and equipment. · Assists in training and instruction of new sonographers and students. · Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings. · Helps maintain protocols, procedure and reference manuals. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Decision impact limited to the employee. · No budget responsibility. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Required · N/A Preferred · Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (certificate). · Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree.
Requires ARDMS registration (or eligibility within 12 months) and Oregon State Board of Medical Imaging licensure. Candidates should have a background in diagnostic medical sonography and BLS certification.
Market context
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