Sonographer- Acute Care (FT- 1 FTE, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Bozeman, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Full time sonographer position in an acute care, hospital environment. Scope of service includes both vascular and general ultrasound services for all patient populations. Position Summary: The Acute Care Sonographer I provides ultrasound (US) health care services to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs US procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Primarily works independently in a highly complex, acute care inpatient setting.

Requirements

• Required American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in OB/GYN or abdominal/small parts or is registry eligible and obtains certification within one year of date of hire
• Graduate from an accredited ultrasound school
• American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire
• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of post-graduation experience working in ultrasound

Responsibilities

• Perform US exams and procedures in an inpatient setting.
• Assist the Radiologists and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
• Complete documentation, in designated area, of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
• Perform ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.
• Retrieve and review previous studies, reports, written orders, and related health information to ensure the timely performance and reporting of US exams and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of the organization's quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees