Ultrasound Tech

About the role

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska residents. We prioritize the professional advancement of our employees and offer generous benefits including retirement, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sonographic examinations for diagnostic interpretation.
• Exercise professional judgement in performing procedures while adhering to principles of radiation protection.
• Perform diagnostic medical sonography within the assigned unit and other areas.
• Maintain patient records and files.
• Assume responsibility for the department's quality assurance program.
• Pursue continuing education.
• Transfer patients between departments.
• Assume departmental responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor.
• Rotate shifts as required.
• Perform ancillary duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures established by SEARHC Administration.
• Absorb general hygiene of the department and maintain personal hygiene.
• Work effectively under stress and be willing to learn additional imaging modalities as management deems necessary.
• Able and willing to perform ultrasound invasive procedures.
• Assist with the care of the Trophon station.
• Participate in efforts to obtain accreditations.
• Actively pursue education in a rapidly evolving field.

Requirements

• Current ARDMS certification in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Able to perform all diagnostic exams related to the assigned modality.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Able to assess patient data and interpret information to identify needs and provide appropriate care.
• Willingness to learn additional imaging modalities as management sees fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diagnostic medical sonography.
• Ability to maintain neatness of work area and paperwork.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Professional judgement in performing procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care and assessment.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to new tasks.
• Willingness to pursue continuing education.

Benefits

• $25K sign-on bonus.
• $10K relocation assistance for qualified hires.

Pay

• Salary range based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Varying shift schedules to accommodate patient needs.