Ultrasound Technologist - Spencer Hospital

Avera Health; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA, a rural hospital, seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (PRN) to join our Radiology team. The role includes primarily days with on-call nights, weekends, and holidays, with shared call duties with Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake.

We offer competitive wages, IPERS retirement, and a supportive work environment focused on patient care. Requirements include graduation from an approved school of Medical Sonography and ARDMS registration or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Medical Sonography.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or registry eligible.
• Registered sonographer with ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic procedures under radiologist direction.
• Provide general assistance to the radiologist in interpreting films.
• Maintain professional ethics and patient care during procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and adapt to department needs.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of Medical Sonography

Job description

Location:

Spencer, IA

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.

Position Highlights

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospitallocated in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Ideal candidate would be in the surrounding area of Spencer and Spirit Lake with a 30 minute on-call response time for both Spencer Hospital and Lakes Regional Hospital. This position is staff by Spencer Hospital and will share call duties with Lakes Regional.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision, according to the medical direction of the radiologist
• Must provide general assistance to the radiologist in interpreting films
• The sonographer will adopt the missions of the Hospital and Radiology Department
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
• Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure

Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved school of Medical Sonography
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or registry eligible
• Registered sonographer with ARDMS

Schedule:

• PRN availability for 9 hour variable day shifts - must be flexible
• Scheduled on-call rotation for weekend nights and weekends
• Rotating on-call holidays
• The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

• Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!