Sonographer | Clinic OB/GYN | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera is seeking a PRN Ultrasonography Technologist for the Avera Pierre Clinic. The role involves performing ultrasound procedures, assisting physicians, and supporting quality and inventory management. Hours are listed as Day shift, PRN (as needed).

Preferred candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Sonography with RDMS (OB/GYN) certification expected within 1 year. This position emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Sonography or radiology training required.
• RDMS (OB/GYN) certification within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Positions patients and operates ultrasound equipment.
• Documents tests and makes hard copies as directed.
• Assists physician in procedures such as amniocentesis.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement.
• Assists with staff on-the-job training and orientation.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies when stock is low.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Quality control

Training and mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Sonography

ARDMS OB/GYN certification within 1 year

Job description

Location:

Avera Pierre Clinic

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$30.75 - $46.25

Position Highlights

Hours: Day shift, PRN (as needed)

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

Responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered according to established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Positions patients. Selects appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, organ to be identified, etc. Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Moves scanner over specified body areas, adjusts equipment to focus. Makes hard copy images as directed; documents tests.
• Assists physician in such procedures as amniocentesis, etc.
• Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assists physicians and enters data into report system.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low.

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 Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology.
• RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN

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.