Diagnostic Ultrasonographer

Kaiser Permanente, Salem, OR
(Full time)

Description

To provide diagnostic ultrasound services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular superficial structures.  Clerical duties as required.  To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.
 
Essential Functions:
Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include:  Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communication with Radiologist
Assist patient/transport
Film Processing
File work
Restocking supplies/cleaning
Quality Assurance functions
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
Graduate of an AMA Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience
Certification:  ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/GYN  within 1 year of hire
CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail, problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills, initiative, communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
Adaptability, following policies and procedures, flexibility.
Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.
Vascular Ultrasonographer experience preferred
 

Primary Location  :  Oregon-Salem-Skyline Medical Offices 5125 S. Skyline Rd.
Scheduled Hours (1-40)  :  Shift
Working Days  :  Variable
Working Hours Start  :  Variable
Working Hours End  :  Variable
Schedule  :  Call-in/On-Call
Job Type  :  Standard
Employee Status  :  Regular
Employee Group  :  UFCW - Local 555 Imaging Services
Job Level  :  Individual Contributor
Job  :  Imaging / Radiology
Public Department Name  :  Ultrasound


This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.Join us and be a part of a team that is revolutionizing the way health care is delivered. The benefits of working for an organization of our size and scope will change your career perspective in a healthy way. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 
Please quote Job Code 005816 when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:606494 last updated on 11/21/2009)