Ultrasound Technologist

Altru Health System; Minnesota; On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general and vascular ultrasound exams. The role requires reviewing exams in PACS, ensuring quality and completeness, and completing necessary paperwork for interpretation.

The position emphasizes maintaining patient safety and comfort, adhering to orders, and supporting the department with related duties. Certification expectations include ARDMS/ RVT credentials with start-date timelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in conducting general or vascular ultrasound exams.
• Be proficient with PACS for exam reviews and image handling.
• Must maintain patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams.
• Ensures written physician order is received prior to exams and collects relevant information.
• Reviews exams on PACS for quality and completeness.
• Completes required paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.
• Maintains and cleans the exam room and ultrasound equipment.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport and positioning.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Tools

PACS

Job description

Location

Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

$33.80 - $50.69

Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. This position reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. The Ultrasound Technologist efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room and demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.

Essential Job Functions

Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams.

Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure.

Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness.

Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.

Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily.

Demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Sonographer | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 24 Months of Start | HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Notes: Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Sonographer ARRT Temporary ND license accepted prior to start

Work Experience

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID

R8438

Mission and Culture

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru's Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Altru 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.