What are the responsibilities and job description for the ULTRASONOGRAPHER position at IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC?
Job Details
Description
Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for an Ultrasonographer to join our team! *With Sign-On Bonus*
JOB SUMMARY: Performs safe, timely and accurate procedures including invasive procedures and Ultrasound scans, for diagnostic, therapeutic and operative purposes.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ultrasonographer
- Performs a variety of Sonographic procedures independently in accordance with existing policies and procedures, both within the Ultrasonography suite and/or patient room or unit.
- Assists the Radiologist with invasive procedures that may include, but are not limited to: Amniocenteses, Core and Needle biopsy, cyst aspiration and line placements.
- Documents appropriate patient information necessary for interpretation and patient care.
- Assesses technical quality of sonograms before giving such to the Radiologist; performs retakes as necessary.
- Assists the Radiologist with invasive procedures that may include, but are not limited to: Paracentesis, thoracentesis, Core and Needle biopsy, cyst aspiration and line placements as needed.
- Covers emergent patients from hospital emergency department and hospital inpatients. Willing to share call responsibilities to cover the needs of emergent patients.
- Answers questions and provides information to center customers, including nursing staff, physicians, and the general public on sonographic procedures, sonographic anatomy, and sonographic principles.
- Trouble shoots technical problems and works with the vendors to resolve problems that arise.
- Maintains flexibility as department grows with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department director.
- Demonstrates age-specific competency for the following groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Acts professional in every situation: patient, co-worker or intradepartmental.
- Protects information that is sensitive, proprietary or confidential in nature. Adheres to Patient Rights Policy and patient confidentiality standards.
- Works to provide functional and safe surroundings for patients and staff (i.e., safety, security, infection control, etc.). Strives to always promote personal and patient safety. Demonstrates awareness of the location of applicable hospital and department specific manuals.
- Completes all annual mandatory education requirements (including hospital, department, and job specific competencies).
- Attends the required number of staff meetings per department standard.
- Arrives at work station and is ready to work at the designated start time.
- Is willing to do assignments, cross-training, or tasks within the scope of his/her job description, as asked by the manager, which are deemed necessary to meet the needs of the department.
- Maintains adaptability. Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner. Accepts responsibility for his/her actions, attitudes and mistakes without placing blame.
- Is accountable for completing all assigned responsibilities/tasks and takes action when opportunities to improve are identified.
- Promotes effective working relationship and works effectively as a part of the department/team to facilitate the hospital and departments ability to meet its goals and objectives.
ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:
At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.
Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.
Qualifications
Education: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S). CPR Certification.
Experience: Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Preferred 2 registries, options include OB, abdominal, neuro, and vascular.
Language/Communication: Covered in certification.
Mathematical Skills: Covered in certification.
Mental Capabilities: Covered in certification.
Interpersonal: Covered in certification.
Performance: Covered in certification.
