Ultrasound Technologist

Franklin County Medical Center • Preston, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ultrasound Technologists perform specialized exams under the supervision of a Radiologist to diagnose, treat, and care for patients. This role involves performing various ultrasounds, assisting with biopsies, producing high-quality imaging, performing quality control, ensuring patient comfort and privacy, completing documentation, compiling statistical data, applying professional judgment, and participating in continuing education.

Requirements

• Completed one-to-two-year Sonography or Ultrasound Technology certification at an accredited institution
• Valid ARDMS, ARRT, RDCS, or RVT registration as required by state law
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Skilled in ultrasound equipment operation
• Basic computer literacy
• Detail-oriented and able to work as a team member
• Willing to participate in 30 Continuing Education Units every three years
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Regularly required to move or lift between 50-100 pounds using proper body mechanics
• Regularly required to stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching to prepare equipment, materials, or objects
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination is required
• Must be able to work in a high-stress environment
• Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility

Responsibilities

• Performing different types of ultrasounds ranging from OBGYN to Vascular
• Assisting Radiologists with complicated ultrasound biopsies
• Producing high quality films for Radiologists to evaluate; maintaining a high degree of accuracy in ultrasound imaging
• Performing quality control functions related to ultrasound
• Ensuring patient comfort and privacy and educating the patient regarding the exam
• Completing documentation
• Assisting in compiling and maintaining statistical data
• Applying professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking
• Participating in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Illness Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree