Northwestern Medical Center
Ultrasonographer, Full-Time Days, $15K Sign on Bonus Available
Northwestern Medical Center, Saint Albans, West Virginia, United States
Ultrasonographer, Full-Time Days, $15K Sign on Bonus Available
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Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Northwestern Medical Center $15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced Ultrasonographer. NMC is currently recruiting an Ultrasonographer. The position is full-time (72 hours bi‑weekly), hours generally vary between 7am – 5pm with variable weekend and on‑call coverage. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high‑reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well‑being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.
Hiring Range: $33.00 to $47.44 USD
Job Summary
Operates sonography equipment to produce images under the supervision of the Radiologist following established protocols and procedures.
Pre‑requisites
Education:
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
Certification:
Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by ARDMS, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from AIUM, or board eligible. Specialty registration in at least one of the following specialties – Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular Technology (VT) – is required within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification is required.
Relationships
Reports To: Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Other Contacts: Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staff
Scope
Machinery or Equipment Used: Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient transport devices.
Physical Demands: Occasional – sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs.; Frequent – bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling; Constant – standing & walking.
Working Conditions: Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries; occasional stress due to workload and competing priorities. Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
Required Protective Equipment: gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires.
Essential Functions
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all diagnostic sonography examinations according to ACR guidelines.
Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet individual needs.
Accurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
Communicates with patients, team members, and management promptly.
Talks with and listens to patients/team members.
Reports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s).
Completes timely clinical documentation.
Uses all electronic systems to manage the patient experience.
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues.
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.
Organizes multitask workload.
Prioritizes tasks/work.
Collects/integrates data from multiple sources.
Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities.
Develops and maintains human care relationships.
Adapts patient care for diverse populations.
Advocates for needs of patients.
Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources.
Manages self and resources effectively.
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability.
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources.
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately.
Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.
Ensures traffic control in “sensitive” areas.
Seeks out and accepts feedback.
Requests assistance appropriately.
Applies leadership skills.
Participates in peer review process.
Manages conflict.
Coordinates workflow among co‑workers to maintain adequate coverage.
Incorporates teaching with focus on health promotion.
Provides appropriate information to patient.
Assesses for barriers to learning.
Uses colleagues as a learning resource.
Supports preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences.
Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.
Provides age‑specific care.
Applies knowledge of expected norms in providing care.
Applies new data to improve care.
Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills.
Demonstrates unit‑specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.
See department and modality specific competencies.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Northwestern Medical Center $15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced Ultrasonographer. NMC is currently recruiting an Ultrasonographer. The position is full-time (72 hours bi‑weekly), hours generally vary between 7am – 5pm with variable weekend and on‑call coverage. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high‑reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well‑being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.
Hiring Range: $33.00 to $47.44 USD
Job Summary
Operates sonography equipment to produce images under the supervision of the Radiologist following established protocols and procedures.
Pre‑requisites
Education:
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
Certification:
Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by ARDMS, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from AIUM, or board eligible. Specialty registration in at least one of the following specialties – Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular Technology (VT) – is required within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification is required.
Relationships
Reports To: Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Other Contacts: Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staff
Scope
Machinery or Equipment Used: Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient transport devices.
Physical Demands: Occasional – sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs.; Frequent – bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling; Constant – standing & walking.
Working Conditions: Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries; occasional stress due to workload and competing priorities. Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
Required Protective Equipment: gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires.
Essential Functions
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all diagnostic sonography examinations according to ACR guidelines.
Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet individual needs.
Accurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
Communicates with patients, team members, and management promptly.
Talks with and listens to patients/team members.
Reports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s).
Completes timely clinical documentation.
Uses all electronic systems to manage the patient experience.
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues.
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.
Organizes multitask workload.
Prioritizes tasks/work.
Collects/integrates data from multiple sources.
Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities.
Develops and maintains human care relationships.
Adapts patient care for diverse populations.
Advocates for needs of patients.
Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources.
Manages self and resources effectively.
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability.
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources.
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately.
Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.
Ensures traffic control in “sensitive” areas.
Seeks out and accepts feedback.
Requests assistance appropriately.
Applies leadership skills.
Participates in peer review process.
Manages conflict.
Coordinates workflow among co‑workers to maintain adequate coverage.
Incorporates teaching with focus on health promotion.
Provides appropriate information to patient.
Assesses for barriers to learning.
Uses colleagues as a learning resource.
Supports preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences.
Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.
Provides age‑specific care.
Applies knowledge of expected norms in providing care.
Applies new data to improve care.
Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills.
Demonstrates unit‑specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.
See department and modality specific competencies.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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