Ultrasound Assistant

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Voluntary accident, critical illness,–

Hospital indemnity coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Ultrasound Assistant in Fergus Falls, MN to support sonographers, radiologists and imaging staff. You will greet and prepare patients, schedule exams, obtain histories, and help educate patients to ensure a smooth ultrasound experience.

You will assist with positioning, maintain exam rooms, manage patient flow and image transfers, and uphold infection control standards in a collaborative healthcare team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of pre-employment health screening.
• Familiarity with imaging procedures is preferred.
• Ability to attend work site as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients, schedule exams, obtain clinical history and provide instructions.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, maintain patient privacy and comfort.
• Support ultrasound department operations and assist with procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, manage patient flow and supplies.
• Complete documentation and image transfers, answer department calls, follow infection control standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

The Ultrasound Assistant will support medical sonographers, echocardiographers, radiologists, and other imaging professionals by facilitating efficient workflow, patient preparation, and departmental organization. This position is key to ensuring a smooth and safe imaging environment by providing both clerical and clinical support in the ultrasound department. This position cares for all ages of patients from newborn through geriatric populations; as well as inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. The employee must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.Duties include but are not limited to:Support patients throughout the ultrasound experience by greeting and preparing patients, scheduling exams, obtaining clinical history, providing clear instructions and education, assisting with mobility and positioning, maintaining privacy and comfort, and responding appropriately to patient needs or emergencies.Support efficient ultrasound department operations by assisting sonographers and radiologists with procedures and equipment, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, managing patient flow and supplies, completing necessary documentation and image transfers, answering department calls, following infection control and regulatory standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate patient care.Hours/Shifts80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday.CompensationHourly Wage Range: $18.18 - $23.20. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Benefit OfferingsLake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.EEOCLake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMust have current CPR certification or must be obtained within 6 months of hire dateSuccessful completion of the pre-employment health screening processMust be able to attend the work site as scheduledPreferredExperience in a radiology, hospital, or outpatient clinical settingFamiliarity with imaging proceduresSkills and CompetenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong organizational skills and attention to detailBasic computer skillsAbility to handle physical demands such as standing for long periods and assisting in patient transfers