Sonographer

Position Description

Position Title: Sonographer

Department: Radiology

Supervisor: Radiology Manager

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: DAYS / FLEX (shifts may change due to business needs)

Hours: VARIABLE

Call: None

Overview: Valor Health is seeking a PRN Sonographer to join us in our strategy to be the community’s trusted partner in providing exceptional, patient - centered care

Position Summary: Valor Health is a 16 bed Critical Access Hospital located in Emmett, Idaho which provides Emergency Services, Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Labor & Delivery, Infusion, Swing Bed and Surgical Services including, Podiatry, Orthopedic and General Surgeries.

As the healthcare needs of our growing Gem County continue to change, we must also evolve, rising to meet the changing healthcare demands. We are looking for like-minded professionals that want to strive for excellence while maintaining the individualized care we pride ourselves in. In order to meet the new needs of our community, Valor Health has an immediate PRN opening for a Sonographer.

As a sonographer, you will operate ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes, assist and care for patients during exams. As a Sonographer, you will perform procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, ultrasound and/or radiation safety. Evaluate the appropriateness of requested exams to assist Radiologists and referring Providers. Maintain knowledge of equipment, instruments & supplies pertinent to high quality exams. Job position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strengths must include strong customer service skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Applicants should possess a positive, professional attitude with excellent communication skills.

Experience with the following equipment and software is preferred:

• Philips EPIQ 7G
• Cerner, DR systems, NovaRad PACS

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Preferred experience of two years in a hospital setting
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Working Environment – General Patient Care Environment

• Standing for long periods, lift or turn patients, bending, twisting and sitting
• Possible exposure to body fluids
• Possible radiation exposure
• Other duties as assigned