Sonographer I - Medical, Full-Time, Second Shift

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ULTRASOUND (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

Shift: Day, Evening, Weekends Employment Status: Full-Time (.The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialty of Ultrasound. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. The sonographer is responsible for providing exposure in the field of Ultrasound to the Radiologic Technologist program students and may provide instruction to Ultrasound interns. Reviews test results with the radiologists and referring physicians.

This position may be eligible for a $10,000.00 sign on incentive, relocation, and tuition loan reimbursement.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with themission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonographyexaminations as ordered by the physician.

Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriatepatient care is provided.

Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning ofpatients.

Maintains patient examination records in accordance withBillings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.

Assists physicians with invasive Ultrasound guidanceprocedures as appropriate to service needs.

Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information,medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the sonographic examto accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Preparespreliminary reports and/or checklist for the interpreting physician. Reviewsexam with the interpreting physician as requested. Communicates with attendingand referring physicians as appropriate.

Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area in a neat,organized manner and maintains adequate supplies.

Maintains competency in all organizational, departmentaland outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevantto job performance. Complies with general training required by Billings Clinic as well as specifictraining required of the position.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field ofultrasound.

Graduate, or minimumof one year completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program

On-the-job training and experience equivalents will beconsidered in lieu of completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program forstaff who obtained their training prior to the availability of formal trainingprograms and who are currently registered with the ARDMS.

Current registration with ARDMS (American Registry ofDiagnostic Medical Sonographers) or meets the requirements as a candidate tosit for the ARDMS boards. All candidates must become registrants within one (1)year of employment with Billings Clinic. Board registry in physics and Abdomen,and/or OB/GYN or echocardiography as appropriate to department/service needs.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) -encompassing diagnostic medical sonology with sub specialties in abdomen,breast sonology, neurosonology, obstetrics and gynecology, and small parts.

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - encompassingvascular sonology and physiologic testing

Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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