Sonographer

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Job Summary:

The Sonographer is responsible for performing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. Will assume responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of the ultrasound equipment. 

Essential Functions:

• Produce high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation. 
• Document all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly. 
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may affect the sonographic examination. 
• Explain procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation. 
• Appropriate monitoring during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure patient emotional and physical well-being. 
• Communicate patient information in a professional and courteous manner to patients and to referring physician offices as required.
• Maintain the ultrasound equipment for cleanliness and ensure proper equipment maintenance and equipment safety.  
• Calibrate and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed.
• Schedule and coordinate tests.
• Prepare and maintain operational logs.
• Assist with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography program
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Two (2) years of experience

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:  Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages.