Ultrasound Technologist

St Luke; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling

Wellness tool access

Career development offerings

Job summary

St. Luke's is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic exams. You will prepare patients, obtain informed consent, and educate patients and families about procedures and post-care instructions.

You will also ensure accurate medical records and contribute to quality control and safety practices. The role requires ARDMS or ARRT certification, BLS certification, and an associate degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 0 years relevant experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have current certification in Abdomen (RDMS-AB), Breast (RDMS-BR), OBGYN (RDMS-OBGYN) from ARDMS or Sonography (ARRT-S) from ARRT.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification from recognized bodies.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment for diagnostic/therapeutic purposes.
• Educate patient, family or provider about procedures and pre/post Instructions.
• Prepare complete medical records for each patient evaluation or treatment.
• Follow ALARA radiation safety guidelines.
• Perform daily quality control and equipment inspections.
• Gather information from patient/family/provider to aid diagnosis.
• Assist providers during invasive procedures.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and disinfect equipment per policy.
• Participate in call rotation as needed.
• Comply with site-specific ultrasound testing/accreditation requirements.

Skills

ARDMS/ARRT certifications

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ARDMS RDMS-AB/BR/OBGYN

ARRT-S

Job description

Operates ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. Prepares and assists patients during ultrasound exams and testing.

• Technologists will educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions.
• Technologist is responsible for the preparation of an adequate, complete, and current medical record for every individual evaluated or treated as a patient. Records must contain sufficient information to identify the patient, support the diagnosis, justify the treatment and document in the electronic health record.
• Practice radiation safety guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Performs daily quality control and equipment inspections as required.
• Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses that are specific to the exam being performed in order to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis.
• Educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure the proper exam is being administered to the patient. Consult provider as needed.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies as required.
• Assist provider during invasive procedures.
• Perform and document daily equipment inspections and high-level disinfection per department policy.
• Participate in call rotation as needed.
• May be responsible for US testing/accreditation requirements, site specific.
• Performs the most advanced tasks with little to no supervision, according to the requirements of their designated unit and department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Can Expect:

• Thursday + Friday 0630-1900
• OP imaging
• No holiday
• N o call

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree
• Experience: 0 years relevant experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Must have current certification in one of the following areas: Abdomen (RDMS-AB), Breast (RDMS-BR), OBGYN (RDMS-OBGYN) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography (ARRT-S) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.

What's In It For You

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.