Ultrasound Technologist

Description

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Department: Radiology

Reports To: Director of Radiology

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40/week

Shift: Days with On-Call Rotation

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals.

As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our Ultrasound Technologists, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU

We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability 
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Illness Bank
• Paid Holidays

Part-time employees can enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC

Our Ultrasound Technologists perform specialized exams under the supervision of a Radiologist to diagnose, treat, and care for our patients. More specifically, some of the Ultrasound Technologists’ vital responsibilities include:

• Performing different types of ultrasounds ranging from OBGYN to Vascular
• Assisting Radiologists with complicated ultrasound biopsies
• Producing high quality films for Radiologists to evaluate; maintaining a high degree of accuracy in ultrasound imaging
• Performing quality control functions related to ultrasound
• Ensuring patient comfort and privacy and educating the patient regarding the exam
• Completing documentation
• Assisting in compiling and maintaining statistical data
• Applying professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking
• Participating in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Completed one-to-two-year Sonography or Ultrasound Technology certification at an accredited institution
• Valid ARDMS, RDCS, or RVT registration as required by state law
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Skilled in ultrasound equipment operation
• Basic computer literacy
• Detail-oriented and able to work as a team member
• Willing to participate in 30 Continuing Education Units every three years

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Regularly required to move or lift between 50-100 pounds using proper body mechanics
• Regularly required to stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching to prepare equipment, materials, or objects
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination is required
• Must be able to work in a high-stress environment 
• Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential 
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility 

Work Environment:

• FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• Potential exposure to blood, body tissue, fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste
• Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud or unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, and emotional or physical stress 

The Location:

Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.