Ultrasound Tech

Mayo Clinic; Alaska; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA and FSA options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Alaska is seeking an experienced diagnostic sonographer to autonomously perform high-quality ultrasound exams in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN, and small parts imaging.

You will assist in invasive procedures, interpret images, tailor protocols to patient history, mentor students and staff, participate in research, ensure QA and equipment maintenance, and support flexible scheduling across locations, with on-call and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program and /or ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
• One year of experience as a Sonographer preferred.
• Associate degree or above preferred
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible in the areas of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) and vascular technology (RVT).
• ARDMS registered in Abdomen, Obgyn, and RVT within 18 months of Mayo employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging for outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and OB/GYN exams.
• Assists in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases with a team approach.
• Interprets the sonogram and communicates a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician.
• Identifies imaging orders for accuracy and tailors exams to patient needs.
• Maintains sterile technique, procedural setup, specimen handling, and patient monitoring.
• Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques.
• Responsible for workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, QA, and accreditation maintenance.
• Fosters teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
• Mentors and teaches students and staff, and serves as a resource for residents, fellows, and physicians.
• Staffing flexibility across locations, shifts, and on-call/holiday coverage.

Skills

ARDMS registered

OB/GYN imaging

Vascular imaging

BLS certified

Education

Associate degree

Accredited Sonography Program

ARDMS registry eligible

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously performs high quality, advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging required for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and obgyn exams.
• Assists in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases with a team approach.
• Requires high level analytical ability to obtain appropriate images and required measurements, exercising independent judgment in the interpretation of the sonogram to synthesize and communicate a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician.
• Identifies imaging orders for accuracy and integrates medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and patient symptoms in determining the appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailoring the exam to the needs of the patient.
• Requires knowledge and adherence to isolation precautions and safe practices.
• Requires knowledge of sterile technique, procedural set up, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation.
• Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques when acquiring images.
• Responsible for workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, quality assessment (QA), and participates in maintenance of department accreditation.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
• Uses medical and ethical judgement, critical thinking and acts as a patient advocate.
• Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
• Requires mentoring and teaching students and new staff, and is a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Participates in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and or research efforts.
• Requires flexibility to staff various locations, shift times, and lengths including on-call and holiday coverages.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program and /or ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
• One year of experience as a Sonographer preferred.
• Associate degree or above preferred
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible in the areas of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) and vascular technology (RVT).
• ARDMS registered in Abdomen, Obgyn, and RVT within 18 months of Mayo employment.
• Each certification should be achieved every 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of start date.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$35.45 - $53.15 / hour**Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Career and salary growth potential within a three-tier system (Tech Levels I, II, III)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

60

Schedule Details

10 hr shifts, weekdays vary, start times vary between 8a and 9a. Rotates every 3rd weekend. Occasional back up call, helps cover off shifts, one-two holidays a year.

Weekend Schedule

Rotate every 3rd weekend, 10 hr shifts

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the"EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.