Sonographer | PRN

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

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing various technical ultrasound procedures, ensuring high-quality clinical diagnostic images, and maintaining department standards. Expected pay ranges from $32.25 to $48.50 based on experience.

The ideal candidate should hold an associate's degree, possess relevant certifications, and have strong communication skills. Flexible working hours are required, including possible weekends and holidays. Join us in moving health forward!

Qualifications

• Must have visual acuity to perform duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Willingness to work specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate clinical diagnostic images.
• Initiate intervention to radiologists when needed.
• Maintain established department policies and procedures.

Skills

Visual acuity

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Ultrasound Technologist Certification

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Pay Range

$32.25 - $48.50 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

Avera - 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

• Produce accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiate proper intervention to the radiologist or referring provider when a test indicates immediate attention.
• Review appropriate indications for tests ordered and contact provider for more information when needed, reporting 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 the 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, the 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. 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 a 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.
• New graduates must have initial registry 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 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 where 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].