Ultrasound Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Salem, OR
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Available Locations:
Skyline Medical- Salem, North Lancaster Medical- Salem, 
Available Shifts: Day, Variable

Float Differential: $ 2.00 for Variable positions 

All-Inclusive Hiring Opportunity!

Applying to this position is the first step to obtaining a diagnostic ultrasound position at Kaiser Permanente.
We have a variety of full time and part time positions available, with varying shifts and locations.

Next Steps to beginning your Imaging Career at Kaiser Permanente:
1. Apply to this position to express interest in a career at Kaiser Permanente Imaging Department.
2. The Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant team will reach out via phone call to provide you with a list of open positions.
3. When you identify a position, you are interested in being considered for, you will communicate back to the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant. 
4. The hiring team will review and contact you for a virtual interview.  
5. If selected, you will be contacted by Talent Acquisition with an overview of the final steps in the hiring process, and shortly after you will receive an electronic offer letter and be connected with the unit manager.
Job Summary:
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 Responsibilities:

• 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.


• Exam review. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasound sonographer Program at time of hire or 2 yrs previous Ultrasound experience.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen required at hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Sonography Technologist License (Oregon)

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

 
Additional Requirements:

• NOTE: Oregon Board of Medical Imaging License required for positions assigned in Oregon (OBMI) ONLY.


• Daily use of diagnostic equipment, Imaging and health care computer system.


• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.


• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing Ultrasound exams, preferably within the last three (3) years.


• Vascular Ultrasound sonographer experience preferred. 


• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) ARDMS certification.


• 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.