US Technologist

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology; Casper (WY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement plan

PTO

Holiday Pay

Scrub allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wyoming is seeking a Sonographer to assist in diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities include reviewing patient medical histories, explaining procedures, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in sonography, with no prior experience required. The position offers flexibility in shifts, including evenings and weekends, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in sonography from an accredited school preferred.
• No minimum experience required.
• ARDMS registered preferred, registry eligible conditional.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
• Explains the procedure to patients in a way they will understand.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Technical competency

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in sonography

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
• Explains the procedure to patients in a way they will understand.
• Records any medical history that may be relevant to the exam.
• Obtains and provides diagnostic images, measurements, and preliminary reports of patients of all ages for review by the Radiologist.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance.
• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
• Assist Radiologist with ultrasound guided procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in sonography from accredited school preferred. On the job training in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, and the Armed Forces accepted.

Experience

No minimum experience required.

Other Requirements

• ARDMS registered preferred, registry eligible conditional and maintains ongoing CEU’s as applicable.
• Basic Life Support required.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and Banner Wyoming Medical Center and applicable agencies.
• Must continue to be in compliance with all requirements.
• State licensure, CMEs, HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, SAMS.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor Retirement
• Profit Sharing RetirementSupplemental (Aflac)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay (+bonuses if working the holiday)
• Scrub allowance
• Licensure reimbursement

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Working knowledge in abdominal, obgyn, breast, vascular, pediatrics, and emergent exams.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.

Skills

• Clear communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus in a fast paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Technical competency.

Abilities

• Explain technical procedures to patients in a user-friendly manner.
• Calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
• Use correct body mechanics/ergonomics to assist patients appropriately and safely.
• Work both in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
• Competently use Microsoft Office.

Equipment Operated

Variety of ultrasound machines, Trophon EPR, ABI machine, variety of PACS, and RIS systems.

Work Environment

Both the outpatient and inpatient setting including portable exams and OR procedures. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings is possible.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Sonographer such as standing for long periods. May have to lift/turn disabled patients. Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving ability to see and touch machines clearly and function buttons on machine, standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.