General Or Vascular Ultrasound- Full Time

Job Summary: Performs ultrasound procedures at a technical and professional level not requiring constant supervision and direction. Performs a variety of technical procedures with competence, commitment, and initiative.

Essential Functions:

1. Prioritize patient care and service above all other duties.
2. Assist patients with transportation needs when necessary.
3. Must support safety in the work environment.
4. Assure image quality before patient leaves the department.
5. Practice Universal Precautions.
6. Notify department director/manager of any accident or incident to any persons or equipment.
7. Maintain work area in clean, organized and well-stocked condition.
8. Must have entire ARDMS licensure in modules scanning within 1-1.5 years of employment.
9. Vascular Sonographers maintain a function of pre-dictation for Interpreting Physicians through Powerscribe.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
2. Current licensure by the State of Oregon in required modalities.
3. Certification in CPR / AED.
4. High school Diploma or equivalent.
5. Working knowledge of Medical terminology, computers and typing experience.
6. Detail oriented and effective organizational skills.
7. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public.
8. Must be able to occasionally accommodate flexible hours and shifts pending department needs.
9. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
10. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, while keeping close attention to accuracy with minimal supervision.
11. Ability to work independently and as a team participant.

Required Customer Service Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s “Principles of Customer Service” (described below).

• Smile – Provide a warm and friendly greeting in person or on the telephone,
• Assist – Be alert and responsive to opportunities to help patients and staff,
• Listen – Show interest, provides undivided attention, and use active body language,
• Eye Contact – Always provide eye contact at initial greeting, and at other feasible times,
• Mile Extra – Go the extra mile to meet other’s needs,
• Communicate – Keep people informed, respond to messages in a timely manner, and ask questions,
• Liaison – Initiate positive relationships with patients and staff members while meeting their needs,
• Individualize – Treat each person as an individual and look at things from their perspective,
• Notice Surroundings – Notice physical surroundings and what people need, take action if needed,
• Impression – Make a positive impression during each interaction, and
• Choice – Choose to make the Salem Clinic a great place to work and to receive excellent care.

Required Teamwork Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s Essential Skills of Teamwork (described below).

• Alert and responsive to assist fellow workers without being asked,
• Puts needs of others before own,
• Offers constructive feedback in a nonjudgmental, positive, and confidential manner,
• Shows initiative and takes responsibility in dealing with interpersonal conflict resolution,
• Flexible in response to unexpected changes in work volume, scheduling and staffing,
• Takes responsibility for keeping informed,
• Assumes supportive role in the absence of supervisor,
• Recognizes, acknowledges and shows appreciation for the contributions of others,
• Promotes a positive work environment.

Position Number: 66-8F

Hours: Full time | 36.5 hours a week | W, Th, F & Sa

Position Number: 66-1F

Hours: Full time | M, Tu, W, F | 10 hour shifts