Ultrasound Technician - Per Diem

SUMMARY

At ZoomCare we are working hard to make healthcare easy.  Our mission is to deliver innovative, high-quality, convenient healthcare when patients need it. We offer same-day, no-wait visits in urgent care, primary care, and specialty care and we’re expanding from our roots in the Pacific Northwest to new markets.  We hope you will apply to become part of our dedicated, fast-moving team of superstars! 

ZoomCare is seeking a Sonographer join our team! 

The Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer functions as a healthcare technician who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

SCHEDULE AND TRAINING 

• Location: ZoomCare Tualatin Valley Super Clinic 
• Schedule: Per-Diem 
• 12 hour shifts, 7:30am-8:00pm  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Represent our values: Awesome, Creative, Respectful, Team Players, Get it Done.
• Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information to ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.” 
• Evaluate patient contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
• Refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physicians or healthcare professionals.
• Acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, preferred. 
• 2+ years’ experience in sonography.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen and OB/GYN (Or eligible for OB/GYN Certification (or obtained within 12 months of hire)).
• State sonographer licensure, OBMI, required for Oregon.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Able to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, AthenaOne, and other relevant software applications.
• Excel in a fast-paced work environment, thriving under pressure and time constraints.
• Vaccinated against COVID-19, Hepatitis B., MMR, PPD, Varicella (Chickenpox), and TD/TDAP.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from a recognized and reputable organization (e.g., American Heart Association, Red Cross) or the ability to obtain one within 1 month of hire.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Sabbatical Program
• Pay Rate: $47.00 - $63.00 per hour
• Other Compensation: May be eligible for other compensation such as bonuses

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching overhead.
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Prolonged periods of standing/sitting and working at a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at time.
• Ability to move to a different clinic location based on business needs. 
• Patient volume may often require more than your scheduled hours per week or work outside of regular business hours to complete essential duties of this job.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to be fit tested and wear a respirator, when required.

ZoomCare is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and patients. Therefore, we require that patient-facing employees receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, Hepatitis B., MMR, PPD, Varicella (Chickenpox), TD/TDAP, and all employees to receive COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions or reasonable accommodations may apply.