Flex Sonographer

Avera St. Mary's; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Marys is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiographic and CT equipment, delivering clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient workflow within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include performing imaging procedures, communicating with radiologists, and ensuring proper data management in PACS and EMR systems. Equal opportunity employer with commitment to CARE and Safety.

Qualifications

• Associates or certificate in Radiologic Technology is required.
• ARRT certification within 60 days of hire is required.
• Experience with radiographic imaging and CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology procedures accurately and efficiently according to standards.
• Initiates intervention to radiologist when immediate attention is needed.
• Reviews indications for exams and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor.
• Provides complete exam data for radiologist interpretation.
• Operates PACS, RIS, and HIS/EMR systems; performs clerical duties as needed.
• Archives images to PACS and distributes CDs to radiologist group.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Image quality optimization

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification within 60 days

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS/EMR systems

Job description

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$40.00 - $40.00

Position Highlights

**Flex staff are utilized according to the staffing needs of their department with an elevated rate of pay.**

You Belong at Avera 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

Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians.

What you will do

• Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently and according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor.
• Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties.
• Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group.
• Retrieves stored images form PACS or disc back-up and make CDs successfully.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imagine reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assists/mentors staff/student with on the job training, clinical rotations and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR 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 or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

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].

About Us

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.