Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer)

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to join its Ultrasound team in Fairbanks, Alaska. The position requires on-call and holiday coverage. The technologist performs ultrasound procedures according to referring providers’ orders, exercises independent judgment using established methods and procedures, and educates patients and families about procedures and treatments. The role produces high-quality images and prepares them with relevant patient information for timely interpretation, maintains accurate documentation, and supports efficient departmental workflow. The technologist also performs equipment quality-control measurements, troubleshoots equipment issues, maintains an adequate supply inventory, and helps provide a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. The position requires compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, professional standards, and ethical, legal, confidentiality, and certification responsibilities. Employees are expected to demonstrate professional conduct, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

National certification in the area of specialty from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
New graduates must complete certification within 12 months of hire.
BLS certification.
Clinical knowledge typically achieved with 1–2 years of experience.
Effective communication and human relations skills, and the ability to analyze data and solve problems.
Foundation Health Registry and Travel positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience and national RDMS certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are preferred.
Experience working as an Ultrasound Technologist in the specialty area in an acute care setting within the past 12 months is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
Use independent judgment and apply learned methodologies according to established policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures or treatments to be performed.
Demonstrate professional behavior and conduct, foster teamwork, use resources efficiently, and support quality patient outcomes.
Produce high-quality images and prepare and present them with pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
Perform prescribed invasive or interventional procedures, when applicable, in accordance with established policies.
Perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements.
Troubleshoot equipment and notify appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors, and adhere to safety policies.
Meet ethical, legal, professional, and certification responsibilities, including maintaining confidentiality of work information.
Assure efficient departmental workflow.
Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
Perform functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide Foundation Health customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.