Job Information
Bozeman Health Sonographer I (FT- 0.9 fte) in Bozeman, Montana
Position Summary:
The Sonographer I - Inpatient provides ultrasound (US) health care services to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs US procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
Minimum Qualifications:
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in OB/GYN or abdominal/small parts or is registry eligible and obtains certification within one year of date of hire
Minimum of 2 years of radiology experience or graduation from accredited ultrasound school
American Heart Association BLS within three months of hire
Previous experience and competencies including, but not limited to, the following exams: Portable studies, trauma (ED), NICU, L&D, OR, and CCU
Preferred: 1 year of post-graduation experience working in ultrasound
Essential Job Functions:
Performs US exams and procedures in an inpatient setting.
Assists the Radiologists and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
Completes documentation, in designated area, of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.
Retrieves and reviews previous studies, reports, written orders, and related health information to ensure the timely performance and reporting of US exams and procedures.
Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of the organization's quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.
Works independently in a highly complex, acute care inpatient setting.
Expectation to support and train peers.
Be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, and participate in call rotation to support acute care services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Schedule
- This role supports the hospital 24 hours daily and employees are expected to work varied shifts.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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