Echo Sonographer | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 46,838 - 70,257; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a qualified individual to perform routine and complex echocardiograms at Avera St Luke's Hospital. This PRN position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication.

Key responsibilities include producing diagnostic images, reviewing test indications, and ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards. Applicants must possess an associate's degree and obtain RDCS certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and complex echocardiograms.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate clinical diagnostic images as directed.
• Initiate proper notification to physician when immediate attention is needed.
• Review indications for tests and contact provider when needed.
• Provide test data for interpretation by reading physician.

Skills

Visual acuity for job duties

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Education

Associate's in related field

RDCS (AE) certification within 1 Year

Job description

Pay Range

$34.00 - $51.25 per hour. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs routine and complex echocardiograms. Site specific requirements may include transesophageal echos, vascular diagnostic testing, stress tests, EKGs, cardiac monitors, tilt table and Mobile Outreach.

What You Will Do

• Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or reading physician according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper notification to reading physician or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed.
• Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading physician for interpretation.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, accreditation standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's in related field
• RDCS (AE) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• RVT (VT) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year
• Less than 1 year

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].