Ultrasound Tech

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,835 - 73,219; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account.

Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs.

Job summary

The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research is seeking a Sonographer to perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging required for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include assisting in invasive procedures, mentoring new staff, and ensuring workflow efficiency.

This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling and offers competitive compensation ranging from $35.45 to $53.15 per hour along with various benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program and /or ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
• One year of experience as a Sonographer preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging in various settings.
• Assist in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases.
• Mentor and teach students and new staff.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasound imaging

Analytical ability

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Mentoring

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program

Associate degree or above

Job description

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, reporting 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 judgment, 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.

Compensation

$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

• 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.

Schedule

Full Time. 80 hours per pay period. 10‑hour shifts, weekdays vary with start times between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Rotating every third weekend. Occasionally includes backup call and coverage of off shifts; one to two holidays a year.

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. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and 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.