Ultrasound Technologist - General AB/OB Small Parts
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Sonographer - Acute Care

Job Overview

• Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
• Location: Bozeman, Montana
• Employment type: Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM on Thursday; 9:00 PM–9:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday
• Hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• ARDMS certification in at least one category: OB/Gyn or Abdomen/Small Parts
• ARDMS certification in at least one advanced category: Fetal Echocardiography, Breast, Pediatrics, Registered Vascular Technology, or Musculoskeletal; or 10 years of experience in advanced ultrasound practice with a commitment to obtain advanced registry
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• Must live at least 90 miles away from the facility

Schedule and Work Expectations

• Regular and sustained attendance is required
• May require work beyond a standard 40-hour week, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call work may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams and procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assist physicians and other medical staff during exams and procedures
• Complete documentation needed for interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams
• Retrieve and review prior studies, reports, written orders, and related health information
• Support quality indicator implementation, monitoring, and improvement

Work Environment

• Primarily independent work in a highly complex acute care inpatient setting
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, medications, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations

Physical Requirements

• Repeated lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, twisting/bending/stooping/kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, and pushing/pulling
• Continuous fine-finger movements, vision use, and cognitive demands