BMC IMAGING - ULTRASOUND TECH

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Ultrasound Tech to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs safe, timely and accurate procedures including invasive procedures and Ultrasound scans, for diagnostic, therapeutic and operative purposes.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View 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 Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs a variety of Sonographic procedures independently in accordance with existing policies and procedures, both within the Ultrasonography suite and/or patient room or unit.
2. Assists the Radiologist with invasive procedures that may include, but are not limited to: Amniocenteses, Core and Needle biopsy, cyst aspiration and line placements.
3. Documents appropriate patient information necessary for film interpretation and patient care.
4. Assesses technical quality of sonograms before giving such to the Radiologist; performs retakes as necessary.
5. Aids the Radiologist with image interpretation of hard copy images as well as electronic images on the PACs system.
6. Answers questions and provides information to center customers, including nursing staff, physicians, and the general public on sonographic procedures, sonographic anatomy, and sonographic principles.
7. Trouble shoots technical problems and works with the vendors to resolve problems that arise.
8. Maintains flexibility as department grows with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department director.
9. Demonstrates age-specific competency for the following groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
10. Acts professional in every situation: patient, co-worker or intradepartmental.
11. Recognizes that many people we see are at a low point in their lives and will show compassion for them even if it is only a smile.
12. Protects information that is sensitive, proprietary or confidential in nature. Adheres to Patient Rights Policy and patient confidentiality standards.
13. Works to provide functional and safe surroundings for patients and staff (i.e., safety, security, infection control, etc.). Strives to always promote personal and patient safety. Demonstrates awareness of the location of applicable hospital and department specific manuals.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

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

Experience:  Competency in best and OBGY scanning desired. Experience in Echocardiology a plus, but not requires.