Echo Sonographer

Surgery Partners, Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Retention bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital, part of Surgery Partners, Inc., seeks an echocardiography technologist to perform transthoracic, stress and dobutamine echo exams and assist with transesophageal studies in a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include preliminary interpretations and collaboration with cardiologists to customize non-standard exams, plus assisting with left atrial appendage closures. Strong teamwork is essential in this patient-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience performing diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Registered and/or registry eligible preferred.
• Technical certificate required; Registered within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, keyboarding, and basic office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and assist in transesophageal echocardiography following established procedures.
• Provide preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notify cardiologists of results.
• Consult with cardiologist to determine requirements for non-standard examinations and set technical factors accordingly.
• Assist with left atrial appendage closures; position will require rotation; receive direction from providers and supervisors.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Keyboard Skills

Basic Office Skills

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical certificate

Job description

• RETENTION BONUS OF UP TO $10,000.00 AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES**

• RETENTION BONUS OF UP TO $10,000.00 AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES**

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

Performs adult transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and assists in trans echocardiography in accordance with established practices and procedures. Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notifies cardiologists of results of examinations. Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements. Will assist with left atrial appendage closures. Position will require rotation. Receives direction from: Providers, Department Managers/Supervisors.

Education

• Associates Degree or two (2) year technical certificate, required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in performing diagnostic echocardiograms, required.
• Registered and/or registry eligible, preferred.

License/Certifications

• Technical certificate, required.
• Registered within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Medical Terminology, required.
• Key Boarding Skills, required.
• Basic Office Skills, required.

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center.

Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers.

Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts.

We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.