Ultrasound Technologist

**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. .**Location(s):** Portland, OR (on\-site) \| VA Portland Health Care System .**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 .**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. .**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. **.****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.