Sonographer / Ultrasound Technician

About Company:

Fanno Creek Clinic is a tier 3 patient-centered primary care home (PCPCH) located in Southwest Portland, Oregon. We serve a diverse adult patient population and offer high quality primary health care together with the convenience of on-site specialists, lab, X-ray, ultrasound, and screening mammography services. Owned by both the physicians and staff members, we collectively strive to create an environment that supports providing personalized, patient-centered health care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and We Value Diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Role:

The Sonographer / Ultrasound Technician plays a critical role in the healthcare team by performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations that assist physicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. This position requires the ability to operate sonography equipment to capture high-quality images of various body parts, including vascular structures, organs, and tissues. The technician must ensure patient comfort and safety while accurately following protocols and procedures to obtain precise diagnostic information. Collaboration with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals is essential to interpret preliminary findings and contribute to patient care plans. This role supports improved patient outcomes through expert imaging and detailed documentation of ultrasound results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or equivalent credential and licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
• Proven experience operating sonography equipment and performing ultrasound examinations
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound techniques
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain patient safety and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certifications in specialized ultrasound areas such as vascular and cardiac sonography
• Experience working in outpatient clinical setting
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, digital imaging software, and PACS
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare team members
• Continuing education in emerging ultrasound technologies and best practices

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Able to work independently
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Performs and maintains competency in Abdominal, OB/GYN, Breast, Small Parts, Carotid, Peripheral Venous, and Peripheral Arterial ultrasound studies in accordance with department standards and guidelines 
• Uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings 
• Ascertains patient’s needs according to reading requests or instructions from physicians
• Analyses: sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history and communicates findings to appropriate party
• Coordinates work schedule with Clinic Administration, Front Office staff and scheduling team to assure workload coverage
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the ultrasound technicians’ care
• Assists with regular and daily operations of the ultrasound area
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms 
• Performs all requested ultrasound examinations as ordered by provider
• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients so they feel comfortable with the experience
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge/Skills/Education Required:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a clinic setting
• Accepted certifications - RDMS, actively licensed by OBMI and be able to provide proof of training/certification
• Customer service – must exhibit excellent customer service skills including the ability to assess customer needs and meet quality standards for services
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and deformities – includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
• Skilled in critical thinking and application of learned methods, principles, and techniques
• High attention to detail
• Trained in Basic Life Support, ACLS preferred

Physical Demands:

• Full range of body motion required, including handling and lifting of patients, finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• Lifting up to 50 – 100 pounds
• Requires standing, stooping and walking for extensive periods of time without restriction 
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges

Working Conditions:

Level 2 occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens & other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) by the nature of the tasks you perform. You MAY have some risk of being exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment. According to OSHA all employees who are employed by a health care provider and do NOT fall in Level 1 risk category (those who WILL be exposed) are to be assigned a Level 2 category. 

Compensation/Benefits:

• Hourly/non-exempt $40-$52 hourly DOE
• Flexible schedule 
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free onsite parking