Ultrasound Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This .8 FTE position works a two-week rotating schedule with hours 11:00 AM–7:30 PM and a potential $6/hour evening differential.

Responsibilities include diagnostic ultrasound exams, patient education, exam prep, and coordination with radiologists. Required BLS, RDMS within 90 days, and RVT within 1 year of hire; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc. or Red Cross).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 90 days of hire.
• Registered in Vascular (RVT) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of diagnostic ultrasound exams.
• Educates patients prior to and during exams, minimizes anxiety.
• Prepares for exams by reviewing orders and history, gathering supplies.
• Facilitates interventional procedures with physician coordination.
• Keeps patient environment clean and organized, stocks supplies.
• Completes requisitions and charges for supplies accurately.
• Maintains compliance with laws, policies, and standards.
• Participates in continuous improvements.
• Participates in creating and implementing improvements.

Skills

Patient education

Ultrasound imaging

Interventional ultrasound

Sterile technique

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Vascular RVT certification

Job description

Job Overview

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our imaging team at St John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN! This is a .8 FTE (64 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work the following schedule:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11AM - 7:30PM

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11AM - 7:30PM

*If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm – 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams under the direction of a Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of thorough, diagnostic ultrasound exams.
• Educates patients prior to and throughout their ultrasound exam. Ensures all patient questions are answered and focuses on minimizing patient anxiety.
• Prepares for exams prior to patient's arrival. This includes reading the provider s order, reviewing pertinent medical history, consulting with clinician or radiologist, preparing paperwork and gathering supplies.
• Facilitates the performance of interventional procedures such as reading the provider s order, gathering medical history, coordinating care with other departments, setting up correct equipment and supplies, using proper sterile technique and communicating appropriately with performing physician.
• Makes quick and patient focused decisions in times of high patient volume and rapid change.
• Keeps patient environment and workspace clean and organized, which includes stocking linen and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
• Completes requisitions and charges for supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring our patients receive prompt diagnosis and care.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• Regist Diag Med Sonographer within 90 Days
• Registered in Vascular (RVT) within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year hospital-based experience
• Proficiency in breast, general, interventional, OB and vascular ultrasound

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status