Job Description

Sonographer Diagnostic Ultrasound $12,000 Sign On Bonus at Intermountain Health summary:

Sonographers perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to capture and analyze images for patient diagnosis, demonstrating expertise in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. They operate ultrasound equipment independently, adhere to medical ethics, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate sonographic results. This role requires ongoing education, patient interaction, and adherence to safety and confidentiality standards in a clinical healthcare setting.

Job Description:

Sonographers demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, showing competence in production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis. The Sonographer is responsible for performing the daily sonographic procedures and the independent operation of ultrasound equipment, and for performing diagnostic sonographic procedures according to Radiologist. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to uphold and improve his/her education and skills to ensure professional competence.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $12,000 sign-on bonus, if applicable.

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Posting Specifics

Shift Details : Full-time (40 Hours), variable

Unit/Location: St. James Hospital

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Sonographer at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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As a Sonographer at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Ability to appropriately access, manage and accurately update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information Systems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Practices according to the SDMS Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
• Performs accurate clinical assessment to identify patient signs and symptoms and adapt procedures as appropriate.
• Effectively operates sonographic equipment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic sonographic images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonogram to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Initiates the appropriate methods and level of exploration necessary to document, clarify and quantify disease processes.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information in medical history and effectively communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Practices universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.

Sonographer I:

Minimum Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA approved school and/or formal on-the-job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA approved medical program.
• RDMS Physics SPI Registry upon hire or Registry from Equivalent Society (ARRT, CRGS, etc)
• RDMS or Equivalent Society abdominal or OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain abdominal or OB/GYN specialty credentialing and RVT within a reasonable period of time after hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and interventional ultrasound.

Sonographer II:

Minimum Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA approved school and/or formal on-the-job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA approved medical program.
• RDMS Physics SPI Registry or Registry from equivalent Society (ARRT, CRGS, etc), required.
• Registry in 4 or more Specialties, required
• BLS required within 60 days of hire, required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and interventional ultrasound.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$35.62 - $57.36

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Keywords:

diagnostic ultrasound, sonographic imaging, medical ultrasound equipment, patient diagnosis, radiology procedures, anatomy and physiology, RDMS certification, healthcare, medical ethics, patient care

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,

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