As a Sonographer, your skill, compassion, and professionalism help create a reassuring experience for patients during ultrasound and biopsy procedures. You play an important role in helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey. Using your expertise and sound clinical judgment, you will determine appropriate imaging techniques and contribute to high-quality patient care. Through your dedication and specialized knowledge, you will help fulfill Legacy’s mission of making life better for others.

While this position provides an excellent opportunity for a person looking to advance their career or to get their foot in the door, this position is compensated well and provides an opportunity to work in an excellent location.   Here is a glimpse at important aspects of our total compensation and benefits for this position:

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off:  competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuting and Accessibility: Tri-Met discounts provided, multiple bus routes pass Emanuel (and the street car is blocks away), easy freeway access for drivers, very easy to access for active commuters (bicycle friendly, great area for walkers and runners)
• Employee Parking: free at Emanuel Medical Center
• On-site Facilities: on- site pharmacy, on- site garden areas, on- site chapel, three on- site cafes and baristas (coffee, yum!)
• Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks (including Dishman Community Center), the Rose Quarter and other entertainment are in the immediate proximity
• Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more
• And so much more

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

• Imaging: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
• Documentation: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Patient Care & Safety: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
• Professional Behavior: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance, and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited (by AMA or ARDMS) school of ultrasound or equivalent experience is required

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen and OB/GYN (ARDMS AB OB) required.
• • The Sonographer may start with either AB or OB certification, and has one year to obtain the other. If proof of registration is not received within one year of assuming the Sonographer job, the position will be vacated by the incumbent.
• Current state license in Sonography is required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
• ARDMS Breast certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR Certification: American Heart Association, Health Care provider level BLS and AED Certification required.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you