Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Educational Sponsorship

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational sponsorship

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System seeks an ultrasound technologist to perform general and vascular exams at Altru Clinic in Grand Forks, ND. You will verify orders, gather patient data, and document procedures for interpretation.

The role requires ND Sonography credentials or ARDMS/RVT certifications and BLS within 90 days. Training and professional development are supported by an educational sponsorship program.

Qualifications

• ND Sonography credential or ARDMS certification required prior to start date.
• Certification in RVT (ARDMS) within 24 months of start date.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams.
• Confirms written physician order and collects pre-exam information.
• Reviews exams in PACS for quality and completeness.
• Completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.
• Maintains room and equipment, cleans machine and filters daily.

Skills

PACS

Ultrasound Equipment

Education

ND Sonography Credential

ARDMS Certification

RVT Certification (ARDMS)

BLS Certification

Job description

Location

Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

$33.80 - $50.69

Summary

Educational Sponsorship Program: Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion of the per semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.

Program Eligibility

Program Eligibility:

• Must maintain full time enrollment at an accredited regional academic partner and complete program within expected academic guidelines, i.e., associates, 2 years, bachelor’s, 4 years
• Recipients must provide proof of on-going full-time enrollment within degree program, i.e., transcript and must maintain at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA to continue to qualify for the educational sponsorship.
• For programs which clinical rotations are required, student will be expected to complete clinical rotation at Altru
• Current employees must maintain at least casual employment status while enrolled and pursuing a qualified degree
• If a current employee, must be in good standing at the time of application

Employment Commitment

Employee recipients/student recipients receiving organizational funds through the educational sponsorship program are required upon completion of degree, to commit to remaining a full-time employee of Altru based on the following:

• Education related expenses up to $25,000: two (2) year employment commitment
• Education related expenses exceeding $25,000: three (3) year employment commitment

Essential Job Functions

• Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams.
• Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure.
• Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness.
• Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.
• Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily.
• Demonstrates regard for patients’ safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

• Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date

Work Experience

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R4841

Company Culture & Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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