Sonographer

Overview

As a Sonographer, your skill, compassion, and professionalism help create a reassuring experience for patients during ultrasound and biopsy procedures. You play an important role in helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey. Using your expertise and sound clinical judgment, you will determine appropriate imaging techniques and contribute to high-quality patient care. Through your dedication and specialized knowledge, you will help fulfill Legacy’s mission of making life better for others.

Here is a glimpse at highlights of our total compensation and benefits for this position:

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off:  competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuting and Accessibility: Tri-Met discounts provided, multiple bus routes and the street car pass Good Samaritan, easy freeway access for drivers, fairly easy to access for active commuters (bicycle friendly, great area for walkers and runners)
• Employee Parking: free at Good Samaritan Medical Center
• On-site Facilities: community garden, pharmacy, chapel, cafes (w/ baristas)
• Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks, in close proximity to a desirable commercial Portland neighborhood (NW 23rd Ave), moments from downtown and other entertainment options are in the immediate proximity
• Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare
• And so much more

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

Responsibilities

• Imaging: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
• Documentation: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Patient Care & Safety: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
• Professional Behavior: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance, and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited (by AMA or ARDMS) school of ultrasound or equivalent experience is required

Licensure

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen and OB/GYN (ARDMS AB OB) required.
• • The Sonographer may start with either AB or OB certification, and has one year to obtain the other. If proof of registration is not received within one year of assuming the Sonographer job, the position will be vacated by the incumbent.
• Current state license in Sonography is required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
• ARDMS Breast certification preferred.
• BLS Certification: American Heart Association, Health Care provider level BLS and AED Certification required.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you