Ultrasound Technologist

Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Position Type: Unscheduled/Per diem, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

As an ultrasound technologist at Salem Health, you will play a key role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging to support exceptional patient care. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members to perform a wide range of ultrasound exams, assist with procedures, and ensure accurate, thorough documentation. Your expertise will help guide clinical decisions and enhance the patient experience through compassionate communication and technical excellence.

What you'll do

• Perform a variety of ultrasound exams, including general (abdomen, pelvic, OB), small parts, carotid, breast, and venous studies.
• Assist radiologists with invasive procedures, ensuring proper use of supplies, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Tailor imaging techniques to meet the needs of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients while maintaining exam quality.
• Analyze images for completeness, gather additional views as needed, and provide thorough documentation with proper patient identification and annotation.
• Correlate sonographic findings with clinical history and prior imaging to assist in diagnosis.
• Maintain, adjust, and clean ultrasound equipment; promptly report any issues to your supervisor.
• Utilize PACS, RIS, and HIS systems to manage orders, track patient information, and ensure accurate billing.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare providers, protecting patient privacy at all times.
• Support departmental operations by keeping work areas organized, assisting colleagues, and training others as required.

Required qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Sonography.
• Licensed in Sonography from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.