Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to support the Veteran community in the Portland, OR area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $49.21 – $54.30
  • Contract Type: 1-year base and 4, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: Eight (8) hour shift, nine (9) hour shift, or ten (10) hour shift.
  • Location: Portland, OR
• Requirements : * Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship * 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 * BCLS certification and demonstrate 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 * 3+ years of hospital experience within the United States * 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 * Previous experience with the VA is a plus
• Benefits: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * 401(k) match * Paid sick leave * Paid vacation * 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Ultrasound Technologist?

You will:

• Eight (8) hour shift, nine (9) hour shift, or ten (10) hour shift
• Overtime, On-Call, and call-back duty for these positions may be required on occasion and in emergent situations
• Perform standard and complex ultrasound examinations, including examinations of the abdomen, liver, renal, GYN, and small parts scanning
• Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, complications and/or quality improvement activities
• Responsible for the quality assurance of the image positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's (Picture archiving communication system) network
• Schedule exams in a manner to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases
• Confer with radiologists to determine the requirement of nonstandard exams
• Practice radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self
• Maintain records and files of exams performed on patients
• Properly identifies patient images. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The technician must be certain that the patient I.D. band and the request are identical
• Explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible
• Perform irregular hour emergency scans on standby/on call, 24 hours per day, coverage
• Works independently and reports any unusual problems or conflicts to the Imaging Chief Technologist

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship
• 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
• BCLS certification and demonstrate 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
• 3+ years of hospital experience within the United States
• 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
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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