Do you want to be a valued member of a team who plays a critical role in providing excellent care to patients in a hospital setting? If so, consider joining our team as an Ultrasound Sonographer (FT) at at our Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. This is a day shift position with overnight on call responsibilities.
Make a genuine difference in healthcare as an Allied Health professional at Northwest Health. Our Allied Health team is a diverse group of professionals who provide essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative services across our five hospitals, urgent care, and primary care locations. We believe in investing in our team members' futures. So whether you're just starting out or looking to continue your healthcare career, we provide that path. With opportunities for career advancement and continuing education, we're committed to helping you make Northwest Health a long-term career goal.
Key responsibilities:
Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Requires a two year allied health degree, successful completion of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound.
Reports to the Director of Imaging
Qualifications:
Requires registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Must have RVT credential and be experienced in breast, OB/GYN, and general US imaging
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential is required
OB/GYN experience must include biophysical profiles
Breast Imaging must include experience in biopsies
Experience in Echocardiography is preferred, but not required
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.
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Experience
Preferred
2 year(s): Breast Imaging
2 year(s): Acute Care Hospital / Emergency Room
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Ultrasound
Licenses & Certifications
Required
C-ARDMS-RVT-VT
Preferred
C-ARRT Vasc Sonography
Behaviors
Preferred
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals