ARDMS Ultrasound Technologist/ Sonographer Beautiful Area

 Looking for an opportunity to expand your skills?  Have you already obtained your registry?  We have a great opportunity for you that combines great training and growth with a community you can't help but enjoy! Have you wanted to learn High Risk Perinatal or Musculoskeletal scans?  Bring your knowledge and grow where you are an appreciated part of the team!

Nestled in the heart of the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park, our region is an unspoiled recreational paradise. World-class fly fishing, camping, skiing, mountain biking, and rock climbing; whether you’re an avid adventurer or an admirer of beauty from afar, our region’s attractions are unmatched. Jackson Hole. Old Faithful. Sun Valley. Places you’ve always wanted to vacation?  They’re in our backyard.

Join the team at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) in Idaho Falls.  Play hard in our spectacular setting, while you grow with us in our first-rate, high-tech facility.  This is the largest medical facility in the region. EIRMC is a modern, JCAHO-accredited, full service hospital.  EIRMC serves as the region’s healthcare hub, offering specialty services including open-heart surgery, leading-edge cancer treatment, trauma, neurosurgery, intensive care for adults and infants, perinatology services, neonatology services and a helicopter service.

Interested in finding out more? Contact our Lead Recruiter, Kirin Krebs, at 801-568-5945 or by email at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or contact our Director of Recruiting, Nadine Matthews, at 801-568-5946 or by email at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Kirin and Nadine work directly for our hospital as MountainStar is the parent company for St. Mark's Hospital.  We look forward to hearing from you!   Below you will find the job description for the Ultrasound Technician position.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs a variety of routine and complex Ultrasound examinations.  Examinations performed  include but are not limited to OB/GYN, Gallbladder, Abdominal, Vascular studies, Baby hips and small parts, intracranial studies.  Required to perform prostate and cervical seed implantation in  conjunction with Radiation Oncology. Additional scans will be required as requested by the Radiologists or attending physician. 

Responsible for knowing sufficient anatomy and physiology to determine whether or not the structure required is visualized and whether or not the study is of diagnostic quality.  Responsible for determining what additional examinations or scans might be necessary and required by the Radiologist to fully evaluate the patient’s illness or injury.  Responsible for operating the Ultrasound unit in such a manner as to obtain optimum visualization of the organs requested.

Prepares exam room and equipment providing a clean comfortable and safe environment for patients and employees.  Obtains requisition and authenticated physician order for exams.  Explains procedures to patients, assists with patient dressing and positioning on the exam table.   Responsible for providing the correct exam requisition and entering exam-related charges in compliance with facility billing policies.  Obtains authenticated physician order for exams and assures necessary follow-up.

Qualifications:

·  Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers or Ultrasonographers.

·  ARDMS REGISTERED, AT LEAST 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS AN ULTRASONOGRAPHER IN A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE OR HOSPITAL SETTING.  RVT Experience Preferred.

·  Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imaging.

·  Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

·  Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

·  Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

·  Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Special skills/experience desired:  ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, WORK WELL WITH OTHERS, HANDLE HIGH VOLUMES, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PATIENT CARE SKILLS

Equipment type:    Two (2) Philips IU22, One (1) Acuson Sequoia

*Please no agency or third party inquiries*