Sonographer | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 44,427 - 66,813; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team at Avera Marshall Hospital in Minnesota. The role involves performing various ultrasound procedures, ensuring accurate diagnostic images, and maintaining safety standards.

Applicants are required to have an Associate's degree or equivalent, along with ARDMS registration. The position offers a pay range of $32.25 to $48.50 depending on experience, with a commitment to Avera's mission of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce clinical diagnostic images accurately.
• Capability to interpret and act upon test indications.
• Experience with ultrasound procedures and safety control.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate clinical diagnostic images.
• Initiate proper interventions when tests require immediate attention.
• Maintain quality standards and department policies.

Skills

Visual acuity

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to distinguish sounds

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

ARDMS registration

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on‑call involvement (United States of America)

Location

Avera Marshall Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Pay Range

Actual pay rate depends on experience. $32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

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

• Produce accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiate proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when a test indicates immediate attention.
• Review appropriate indications for tests ordered and contact provider for more information when needed; report inappropriate indications to leadership.
• Provide test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Make hard copy images as directed.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assist with staff/student on‑the‑job training and orientation.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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, they must 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 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 or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ultrasound Technologist – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent registration upon hire.
• New graduates must have initial ARDMS registration within one year of hire.

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 workflow with other team members to ensure 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 where applicable.

Equal Opportunity 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].