AK - Sonographer $90/HR Housing/Airfare included $5K sign on and $5K completion bonus - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Performs sonographic examinations on all ages (newborn through geriatric), contributing to the efficient operation of the department and insuring the quality and continuity of patient care. Performs responsibilities of receptionist/clerk or other Department duties as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography or equivalent.
• Two years post graduate experience preferred.
• Computer experience desirable.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Registry eligible with ARDMS will be considered.
• Ultrasound Machine, film printers, computer, general office equipment.
• Those skills and the knowledge generally needed to perform as a registered Sonographer.

Strong in OB and able to work independently without a Radiologist on site. Limited Vascular and abdomens. Performs sonographic examinations on all ages (newborn through geriatric), contributing to the efficient operation of the department and insuring the quality and continuity of patient care. Ability to identify and apply, preferred. Please make note of the following information: - Private Housing is not provided. All housing units are shared units. - Initial Airfare to YKHC will be "reimbursed" upon candidate's arrival (This is only based on the average cost of a plane ticket, if the candidate brings additional items they will be responsible for the cost) - Cab vouchers will be provided based on the employee's proximity and distance to the hospital (this is done at the discretion of the Hiring Manager). - There is "no" Holiday Rate Pay provided for this position.

The following information is needed in order for the candidate to be on-boarded for the position:- - Physical Address - E-mail Address - Phone Number - Date of Birth - Social Security Number (SSI#) Immunization requirements from our Nurse Administrator:- - Hepatitis A - Hepatitis B - Varicella - Measles - Mumps - Rubella - T-Dap - PolioOr, Titers and/or the historical shot records for the candidate (Ex. Hep B is done usually from ages 1-4) If the candidate is not able to provide the shots listed above, they will not be accepted for the position Additionally, airfare is paid initially by the candidate and/or the agency and will be reimbursed upon the candidate's arrival here in Bethel, AK. Please let us know when this is done. We have New Hire Orientation classes on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Note: We are required to receive the flight itinerary information for the candidate at least (1) week in advance to ensure that we can provide Scheduling, NEO Class attendance, Housing, etc.

Must successfully complete 13 weeks to qualify for bonuses.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
day shift

State License Details:
Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Specialty Type:
These are competencies required by JC, all nurses should have them and/or will need them for our facility.
Agency nurses are to arrive with documentation of these competencies:

IV / Central Line Site care (all)
Fall precautions (all)
Age Specific competencies (all)
Abuse / Neglect (all)
Pain Mgmt (all)
Restraints and seclusion (ER and Inpatient)
End of life (Inpatient)
Infant abduction (OB)
Blood transfusions (all)
BLS current for duration of position (all)

ATTENTION:
Agency nurses will need to be prepared to take a math test on medication calculations for adults and pediatrics upon arrival and before working the floor.

ATTENTION:
a.Right of return transportation. YKHC will provide return transportation (at the cost to the organization) upon termination of an employment agreement unless the termination is a result of:
i. falsification of employment application;
ii. violation of the organizations Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy;
iii. fighting; or
iv. unexcused absence from duties for more than three consecutive scheduled work days
v. voluntary removal from the agency and/or traveler

Sub Specialty:
Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13