Registered Sonographer

Job Description

About the Company

Providence is a large family of healthcare organizations with a vision of health for a better world, serving across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Their core promise is “Know me, care for me, ease my way,” focusing on patient-centered, whole-person care. With over 120,000 caregivers, Providence operates over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and offers a full range of health and social services. They have a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable and are committed to becoming carbon negative by 2030. Providence fosters an inclusive workplace that values diversity, offering best-in-class benefits designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

Providence Alaska Medical Center is part of this extensive network. Providence has a long history in Alaska, starting in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit has led to Providence becoming the state’s largest private employer and leading healthcare provider. Their award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. The not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care, including leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce free from discrimination.

Job Description

This position is for a Registered Sonographer at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska (Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage).

Core Responsibilities:
• Performs all essential functions of a Registered Sonographer.
• Conducts and evaluates sonographic examinations and physiologic vascular testing.
• Gathers clinical history and performs physical assessments of patients to determine appropriate testing protocols.
• Provides technical interpretations of sonographic and physiologic data to assist physicians in making medical diagnoses.

Required Qualifications:
• Education/Training: Completion of an ultrasound program (minimum 1 year in length).
• Degree/Credentials: Associate’s Degree in a related healthcare field OR Credentials with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Certifications (Upon Hire):
• National Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• National Certification from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• Specialty Credentials: Requires credentials from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in a minimum of three specialties, including vascular technology. New graduates may be allowed to acquire some specialties after hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience: 2 years of recent full-time paid experience in abdomen, OB/GYN, and vascular technology.
• Specialized Experience: Recent experience in Neurosonography.

Position Details:
• Employment Type: Per Diem (0.01 FTE).
• Shift: Variable shift.
• Hours: Hours per week are as needed and are not guaranteed.
• Compensation:
• Pay Range: $47.39 – $73.56 per hour (base pay).
• Additional Compensation: May include shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
• Application Process: Applicants who meet qualifications will receive an invite for additional screening questions from the HireVue system.

Benefits:
As a Providence caregiver, you are considered invaluable. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees, including:
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.
• Note: Benefits may change when accepting a new position within the Providence family due to various factors like legal employer changes, FTE, union status, location, or plan policies.