Now Hiring: Ultrasound Technologist (Advanced Clinical/Transplant Focus) 🏥⚓
Location: Dual Campus – Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
Facility: VA Portland Health Care System
Schedule: Flexible Shifts (8, 9, or 10-hour options) + On-Call
Employment Type: Full-Time (SCA Contract Protections)
Are you a Sonographer looking to work at the top of your license? Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing world-class diagnostic imaging to our nation’s Veterans. This isn't just a routine imaging role; you will be performing high-complexity exams, assisting in advanced surgical procedures, and acting as a critical decision-maker in an emergency/trauma setting.
Why You’ll Love Working with the VA:
- High-Level Clinical Autonomy: Perform complex ultrasound-guided biopsies on both native and transplanted organs—a high-complexity skill that builds exceptional professional value.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Go beyond the basics with specialized exams including renal artery stenosis, renal Doppler, and complex vascular pathology.
- Mission-Driven Impact: Serve a population that is famously appreciative and positive. Our Veterans are at the heart of everything we do.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Choose from various shift lengths, including the highly sought-after 4-day work week (10-hour shifts).
- Federal Protections: This role is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA), guaranteeing prevailing wages and mandated fringe benefits.
What You’ll Do:
- Independent Imaging: Conduct standard and complex exams (Abdomen, GYN, Small Parts) and specialized vascular studies.
- Surgical Support: Assist Radiologists with invasive procedures, determining exact depth and needle angles for lesion sampling.
- Pathology Visualization: Use your expertise in "knobology" and anatomy to devise alternative methods to visualize pathology when standard views are insufficient.
- Emergency Response: Provide 24/7 on-call/standby coverage for irregular hour emergency scans, working independently to prioritize life-saving cases.
- System Integration: Utilize PACS, VISTA/CPRS, and prepare for the upcoming transition to Cerner.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Proven proficiency in complex sonography, including vascular and ultrasound-guided biopsy assistance.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of cross-modality imaging (evaluating CT/MRI results to inform US findings).
- Certification: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage a rotating on-call schedule.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and assist with patient positioning/lifting as needed.
The Locations:
You will have the opportunity to serve at both the Portland Main Campus (overlooking the scenic Willamette River) and the Vancouver Campus, offering a diverse experience across the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Ready to serve those who served? Apply today to join a team where your clinical judgment and technical expertise truly save lives.
Medix is an equal opportunity employer. This position is a federal SCA-contracted role.
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