Part-Time Sonographer — Growth in a Caring, Team-Driven Role

Avera; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a PRN Sonographer to join its radiology team.

You will perform a variety of ultrasound procedures with cognitive skills to identify anatomy and pathology, producing diagnostic images and coordinating with radiologists according to standards. Responsibilities include initiating interventions when immediate attention is needed, reviewing indications with providers, and maintaining quality, safety, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• ARDMS certification or equivalent registration required upon hire.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
• Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Makes hard copy images as directed.
• 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, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
• Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.

Skills

Ultrasound

ARDMS

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school)

ARDMS certification or equivalent

Job description

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a PRN Sonographer to join its radiology team.

You will perform a variety of ultrasound procedures with cognitive skills to identify anatomy and pathology, producing diagnostic images and coordinating with radiologists according to standards. Responsibilities include initiating interventions when immediate attention is needed, reviewing indications with providers, and maintaining quality, safety, and documentation.