About Origin Health:

On our current imaging team, we have 9 full time and 7 part time and per diem sonographers.  We have offices in several towns in Montana, including Missoula, Helena, Great Falls, Butte, Kalispell, and a sister office we work with in Bozeman.  Currently we are looking for a full time and a part time sonographer for our office in Great Falls.  We share a space with a busy OB/gyn practice that we work closely with to provide imaging and MFM consults for their patients.  We are a busy growing practice with amazing people at all our offices.  The Great Falls team stands out with some of our most experienced sonographers and having some of the most interesting cases.  If you have a passion to learn and interest in high-risk OB ultrasound and maternal care this would be an amazing opportunity. 

Dr. Fausett is the owner and leader behind our practice.  He has an incredible passion for people and teaching.  He works tirelessly to share, educate, and support women and their providers from all areas of Montana to promote healthy outcomes.  He has an incredible team of professionals working with him to provide the best care for our patients.  Our mission is working together to nurture life with light. We nurture life by strengthening the health and resilience of women. This empowers them to nurture the life around them. Thus, our work is amplified and its impact limitless.

Origin Health benefits from a team of professionals committed to excellence. Our patients believe in our expertise, and they know that we put their needs first. At Origin Health, we take that trust seriously. 

Great Falls is beautiful area in the Big Sky Country with endless outdoor activities and adventures.  The housing market is still desirable as well. 

Schedule:

The office is open Monday through Friday - no call.  Sonographers can discuss scheduling options such as rotating Fridays or Mondays, 10 hour shifts etc..

Description:

Using top of the line ultrasound equipment our Sonographers are responsible for independently performing ultrasound exams and communicating results and completing preliminary reports for the reading or performing provider.

This position specializes in perinatal sonography. Ultrasound examinations include a variety of conditions ranging from routine OBGYN to high-risk obstetrical scans and include, but are not limited, to nuchal translucency, fetal anatomy survey, doppler studies, biophysical profile, and endo-vaginal scans. Experience also includes the ability to perform guidance for amniocentesis and other invasive procedures commonly performed in a maternal fetal medicine program. Must be able to work independently and have thorough knowledge of high-risk situations. The sonographer is responsible for the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment.

Specific duties and responsibilities

1. Obtain patient history, verify patient identification, and requested procedure.
2. Uses independent professional judgment to adapt the procedure plan to optimize examination results. Recognizes and analyzes normal and abnormal findings.
3. Confers with the interpreting physician, when appropriate.
4. Provides a written or oral summary of preliminary findings to the physician, documents diagnostic data in the appropriate record and recognizes the need for urgent or routine reports.
5. Works in partnership with team members as well as other health care professionals to provide the best care possible for all patients, always maintaining an attitude of service and excellence
6. Maintains knowledge in own field of expertise. Participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance. Is accountable for professional judgements and decisions.

Required licenses and certifications 1. American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registration in obstetrics 2. Nuchal translucency certification or become certified. 3. BLS – Basic life support certification

Physical requirements 1.Must be able to work 8 to 10 hours shifts. 2.Ability to scan between 8 and 12 patients a day. 3.It is your responsibility to use proper ergonomics while scanning. 4.Safely move equipment when needed with assistance.