All About Ultrasound
Sonographer Diagnostic Ultrasound
St. James Hospital – Butte, Montana.
Full‑time (40 hours per week).
Monthly hours: 40.
Hourly rate: $35.62 – $57.36, depending on experience.
Job Description
Sonographers demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, showing competence in production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis. The Sonographer is responsible for performing the daily sonographic procedures and the independent operation of ultrasound equipment and for performing diagnostic sonographic procedures according to a Radiologist. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to uphold and improve education and skills to ensure professional competence.
Responsibilities
Ability to appropriately access, manage and accurately update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information Systems.
Maintains patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
Practices according to the SDMS Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.
Performs accurate clinical assessment to identify patient signs and symptoms and adapts procedures as appropriate.
Effectively operates sonographic equipment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic sonographic images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonogram to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings, initiating the appropriate methods and level of exploration to document, clarify, and quantify disease processes.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information in the medical history, and effectively communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Practices universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, and medication preparation.
Expected to lift and utilize the full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, often navigating crowded and busy rooms with equipment and power cords on the floor.
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Sign‑on Bonus
Up to $8,000 sign‑on bonus may be available if applicable.
Sonographer I – Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA‑approved school and/or on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA‑approved medical program.
RDMS Physics SPI Registry upon hire or Registry from an equivalent society (ARRT, CRGS, etc.).
RDMS or equivalent society abdominal or OB/GYN specialty within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain abdominal or OB/GYN specialty credentialing and RVT within a reasonable period after hire.
BLS required within 60 days of hire.
Sonographer II – Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA‑approved school and/or on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA‑approved medical program.
RDMS Physics SPI Registry or Registry from an equivalent society (ARRT, CRGS, etc.), required.
Registry in four or more specialties, required.
BLS required within 60 days of hire, required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular, and interventional ultrasound.
Benefits
Generous benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs to support mind, body, and spirit, encouraging a sustainable culture of health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.
Intermountain Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Full‑time (40 hours per week).
Monthly hours: 40.
Hourly rate: $35.62 – $57.36, depending on experience.
Job Description
Sonographers demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, showing competence in production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis. The Sonographer is responsible for performing the daily sonographic procedures and the independent operation of ultrasound equipment and for performing diagnostic sonographic procedures according to a Radiologist. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to uphold and improve education and skills to ensure professional competence.
Responsibilities
Ability to appropriately access, manage and accurately update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information Systems.
Maintains patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
Practices according to the SDMS Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.
Performs accurate clinical assessment to identify patient signs and symptoms and adapts procedures as appropriate.
Effectively operates sonographic equipment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic sonographic images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonogram to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings, initiating the appropriate methods and level of exploration to document, clarify, and quantify disease processes.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information in the medical history, and effectively communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Practices universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, and medication preparation.
Expected to lift and utilize the full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, often navigating crowded and busy rooms with equipment and power cords on the floor.
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Sign‑on Bonus
Up to $8,000 sign‑on bonus may be available if applicable.
Sonographer I – Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA‑approved school and/or on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA‑approved medical program.
RDMS Physics SPI Registry upon hire or Registry from an equivalent society (ARRT, CRGS, etc.).
RDMS or equivalent society abdominal or OB/GYN specialty within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain abdominal or OB/GYN specialty credentialing and RVT within a reasonable period after hire.
BLS required within 60 days of hire.
Sonographer II – Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA‑approved school and/or on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA‑approved medical program.
RDMS Physics SPI Registry or Registry from an equivalent society (ARRT, CRGS, etc.), required.
Registry in four or more specialties, required.
BLS required within 60 days of hire, required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular, and interventional ultrasound.
Benefits
Generous benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs to support mind, body, and spirit, encouraging a sustainable culture of health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.
Intermountain Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr