Ultrasound Sonographer

Beartooth Billings Clinic•Red Lodge, MT

67d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialty of Ultrasound. The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. The Ultrasound Technologist may provide instruction to Ultrasound interns. Interviews patients, explains procedures, and assists in positioning the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with the radiologists and referring physicians.

Requirements

Graduate, or minimum of one year completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program.
On-the-job training and experience equivalents will be considered in lieu of completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program for staff who obtained their training prior to the availability of formal training programs and who are currently registered with the ARDMS.
Current registration with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or meets the requirements as a candidate to sit for the ARDMS boards.
Board registry in physics and abdomen, and/or OB/GYN or echocardiography as appropriate to department/service needs.
Fundamental understanding of doppler physics.
Current specialty certifications as appropriate to department/service line will be required within one year of employment.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – encompassing diagnostic medical sonography with subspecialties in abdomen, breast sonography, neurosonography, obstetrics and gynecology, and small parts.
Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) – encompassing vascular sonolgraphy and physiologic testing

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging services in the specialty of Ultrasound.
Operate a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes.
Provide instruction to Ultrasound interns.
Interview patients, explain procedures, and assist in positioning the patient for procedures.
Review test results with radiologists and referring physicians.