Sonographer | PRN

Avera Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Luke’s Hospital in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Sonographer to join our team on a Day Shift, PRN basis. Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures with ARDMS certification, delivering diagnostic images and collaborating with radiologists.

Requires an associate degree or equivalent, ARDMS registration within 1 year if new graduate, and preferred vascular experience. The role includes patient care, documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• ARDMS certification as Ultrasound Technologist is required or equivalent registration upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain initial ARDMS registry within 1 year of hire.
• Vascular experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and radiologists.
• Initiates intervention to radiologist or provider when test needs immediate attention.
• Reviews indications for tests and contacts provider for more information when needed.
• Provides data in a complete format for interpretation and makes hard copies as directed.
• Maintains department policies, safety, quality, and infection control.
• Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of staff and students.
• Supports records reconciliation and daily QC in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Visual acuity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

ARDMS certification or equivalent

New graduates: ARDMS registry within 1 year

Vascular experience recommended

Job description

Location:

Avera St Luke’s Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

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

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our Team!

• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

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

Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.

What you will do

• 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 appropriate 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.

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 equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire
• Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Vascular experience recommended

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].