Cibola General Hospital is hiring**We're seeking an Ultrasound Technician to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.POSITION SUMMARY:We are looking for a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician. The ultrasound technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. You may also assist radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedure and ultrasound-guided biopsies.To be a successful ultrasound technician, you should have excellent patient service and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology. You should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.Ultrasound Technician Responsibilities: Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support. Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged. Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed. Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes. Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases. Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians. Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone. Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms. Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.Ultrasound Technician Requirements: An associate or bachelor's degree in sonography. Certification The ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts. The flexibility to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as sensitivity to patients' problems. Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.Hospital Core ValuesCompassion: We show empathy, respect and dignity in our interactions with patients and others.Accountability: We take responsibility for one's actions, decisions and behaviors to deliver safe care to our patients, along with our professional interactions with others.Respect: We recognize and value each individual's dignity, preferences and unique needs while appreciating ideas, culture, beliefs and experiences.Excellence: We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes.BenefitsWe offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.
Cibola General Hospital