Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Performs safe, timely and accurate Ultrasound scans, for diagnostic, therapeutic and operative purposes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sonographer:

• Performs a variety of Sonographic procedures independently in accordance with existing policies and procedures, within the Ultrasonography suite.
• Assists the Vascular Surgeon by providing diagnostic, planning, and mapping Sonographic scans of all vascularity of the body.
• Documents appropriate patient information necessary for film interpretation and patient care.
• Assesses technical quality of sonograms before giving such to the Vascular Surgeon; performs retakes as necessary.
• Aids the Vascular Surgeon with image interpretation of hard copy images as well as electronic images on the PACs system.
• Answers questions and provides information to center customers, including nursing staff, physicians, and the general public on sonographic procedures, sonographic anatomy, and sonographic principles.
• Trouble shoots technical problems and works with the vendors to resolve problems that arise.
• Maintains flexibility as department grows with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department director.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency for the following groups: adult, and geriatric.
• Acts professional in every situation: patient, co-worker or intradepartmental.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Education: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S) CPR Certification or equivalent. Current BLS.

Experience: Competency in Vascular Sonography (RVT) scanning desired.