Ultrasound Technologist
Description
Ultrasound Technologist
About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.
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Location(s): Portland, OR (on-site) | VA Portland Health Care System
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Position Details:
- Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution
- Rotating weekends and Holiday shifts may be required, and hour will vary.
- Overtime, On-Call, and Call Back duty for this position may be required on occasion and in emergent situations.
- Minimum assignment: 2 days (16 hours) with potential for longer assignments based on VA needs
- Shifts may be 8, 9, or 10 hours, with typical schedules including:
- 8-hour shifts, five days per week
- 9-hour shifts, rotating four- or five-day weeks
- 10-hour shifts, typically four-day weeks
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Requirements:
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen/Small Parts.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Must have a minimum 3 years of hospital experience.
Summary:
CICONIX is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to support the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, OR.
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About the Role:
- Performs standard and complex ultrasound examinations, including examinations of the abdomen, liver, renal, GYN and small parts scanning.
- Performs computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, complications and/or quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for the quality assurance of the image prior to transmission to the PAC's network.
- Schedule exams while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. Advise radiologists or referring physicians of examination results and notifies the radiologist of scans requiring immediate attention.
- Practice radiation safety and assure compliance to radiation regulations.
- Maintain records and files of exams performed on patients.
- Properly identify patient images.
- Explain exams to patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
- Performs irregular hour emergency scans on standby/on call, 24 hours per day, coverage.
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Qualifications:
- Education:
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen/Small Parts and at least two separate certifications, such as RVT, OB/GYN, Muscular Skeletal, etc;
- Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Experience:
- Must have a minimum 3 years of hospital experience within the United States.
- Demonstrated expertise in ultrasounds of scrotum, pelvis and U/S guided biopsy, including liver and renal biopsies of native and transplanted organs, renal artery stenosis and renal Doppler.
- Must have worked within a hospital setting as an Ultrasound Tech in the last six months.
- Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance.
- Be available to work for the VA at least six (6) months after starting date.
- Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as a Vascular Ultrasound Tech in the last six months.
- Security & Background Check:
- U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines, for diseases including Hepatitis B, influenza, and proof of a negative PPD test.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift supplies or materials (15-100 pounds) as required.
- Manual dexterity for handling equipment and performing imaging procedures.
CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.