Diagnostic Medical Sonographer FT

Billings Clinic • Billings, MT

106d • $37 - $46

About The Position

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference.

Requirements

• Graduate, or minimum of one year completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Must be ARMDS registry eligible.
• Current registration with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or meets the requirements as a candidate to sit for the ARDMS boards.
• All candidates must be registrants within one (1) year of employment with Billings Clinic.
• Board registry in physics and Abdomen, and/or OB/GYN or echocardiography as appropriate to department/service needs.
• Fundamental understanding of doppler physics.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current specialty certifications as appropriate to department/service line will be required within one year of employment.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - passing diagnostic medical sonography with sub specialties in abdomen, breast sonography, neurosonology, obstetrics and gynecology, and small parts.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - passing vascular sonology and physiologic testing.

Responsibilities

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations as ordered by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of all patients in the sonographic area.
• Interviews patient, explains examination procedures and process and assists in positioning the patient for scans.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning of patients.
• Maintains patient examination records in accordance with Billings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists physicians with invasive Ultrasound guidance procedures as appropriate to service needs.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information, medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Prepares preliminary reports and/or checklist for the interpreting physician.
• Reviews exam with the interpreting physician as requested.
• Communicates with attending and referring physicians as appropriate.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area in a neat, organized manner and maintains adequate supplies.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Participates in maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Complies with general training required by Billings Clinic as well as specific training required of the position.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of ultrasound.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree