Ultrasound Assistant (83270)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection and legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Assistant in Fergus Falls, MN for the ultrasound department. The role supports sonographers, echocardiographers, radiologists, and imaging staff to ensure smooth workflow, patient prep, and organized operations.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing them for exams, handling scheduling, and assisting with procedures while maintaining safety and patient comfort. The position requires independent work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process.
• Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients, schedule exams, obtain clinical history and give instructions; assist with mobility and positioning while ensuring privacy and comfort.
• Support ultrasound department operations by assisting sonographers and radiologists; prepare exam rooms, manage patient flow, and document and transfer images.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

Position Type: 80 Hours Biweekly

Salary Range: $18.18 - $23.20 Hourly

Job Category: Radiology

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/Shifts

80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $18.18 - $23.20. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake 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.

EEOC

Lake 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.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have current CPR certification or must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process
• Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled

Preferred

• Experience in a radiology, hospital, or outpatient clinical setting
• Familiarity with imaging procedures

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to handle physical demands such as standing for long periods and assisting in patient transfers