Sonographer | Maternal Fetal | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in Sioux Falls. The role involves patient positioning, equipment operation, assisting physicians, and maintaining quality standards.

A successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Sonography and an RDMS certification within one year. This position promotes teamwork and effective communication within a compassionate healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Visual acuity necessary to perform job duties effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Position patients and select appropriate transducer for procedures.
• Assist physicians in procedures like amniocentesis.
• Participate in quality assessment and control duties.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and notify when stock is low.

Skills

Effective communication

Ultrasonic diagnostic procedures

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Certificate from accredited School of Radiology

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Location

Avera Maternal Fetal Medicine Sioux Falls

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$30.75 - $46.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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].