Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

CVP is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to provide comprehensive ultrasound imaging services to our Nation's Veterans at the VA Portland Health Care System. You ll perform complex ultrasound examinations as part of a medical team, supporting critical diagnostic services for Veterans  healthcare needs. As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will perform highly complex ultrasound examinations under the general direction of supervising Radiologists.

You ll work with advanced imaging equipment and technology to provide critical diagnostic information that supports Veterans  medical care.

• Perform highly complex ultrasound examinations, including examinations of abdomen, liver, renal, GYN, and small parts scanning, under general direction of supervising Radiologists
• Provide ultrasound-guided biopsies, including liver and renal biopsies of native and transplanted organs
• Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, complications, and/or quality improvement activities
• Ensure quality assurance of images (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission
• Schedule exams in manner to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases
• Schedule patients for examinations and advise radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
• Set up ultrasound rooms ensuring sterile supplies, materials, and required equipment are present and properly arranged
• Archive and document procedures with proper image annotation, evaluation, and labeling for optimal demonstration of pathology
• Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records
• Demonstrate expertise in ultrasounds of scrotum, pelvis, and ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures
• Strong patient care and communication skills

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen/Small Parts
• Currently hold at least two (2) certifications by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), such as RVT, OB/GYN, Musculoskeletal
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (renewed every 2 years)
• Minimum three (3) years of hospital experience within the United States
• Must have worked within a hospital setting as an Ultrasound Tech in the last six (6) months
• Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as a Vascular Ultrasound Tech in the last six (6) months

• Rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call
• Eight (8) hour shifts are five (5) days per week
• Nine (9) hour shifts are rotating four (4) day and five (5) day weeks
• Ten (10) hour shifts are four (4) day weeks

$50-55/hr

5 years, Anticipated May/June Start

Primary VA Portland Health Care System - Vancouver Campus, 1601

E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661

Provide coverage as needed VA Portland Health Care System, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239

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