Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Eau Claire seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams. The PRN position offers flexible scheduling with one weeknight of call every 3 weeks and weekend call approximately every 10 weeks.

You will operate the ultrasound machine, obtain quality images, and collaborate with the medical team while maintaining professional standards and patient rapport.

Qualifications

• RDMS/RVT/ARRT certification required or eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment.
• One year or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner.
• Operate the ultrasound machine and obtain anatomical and diagnostic images.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team during procedures.
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and patient rapport.

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

ARRT Registry

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Eau Claire
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Address: 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $36.00 - $49.50

Job Summary

Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Work Shift: PRN position with flexible scheduling based on your availability and department need! One weeknight of call every 3 weeks and one weekend call approximately every 10 weeks.

Thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies. Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and all organizational staff.

Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the sonography field. Displays empathy, compassion, and integrity.

Possesses an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy. Conducts self professionally at all times, even during moments of high stress.

Assists when necessary with the maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes. Understands age-related protocols for various testing. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable.

Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed. Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed.

Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year

equivalent work experience is preferred.

Registration in at least one of the following areas of sonography is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible.

Registry preferred within two years after hiring.

If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275360
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No