Avera McKennan Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$30.25 $45.75
Position Highlights
Join Avera as a Sonographer!
*This position may be eligible for a $10000 sign on bonus*
Student Loan Repayment:This position may be eligible forAverasStudent Loan Repayment Program which helps you pay off your loans and . Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10000 fromAverawill help pay down your principal balance faster.
Career growth opportunities!
Hours: MondayFriday/Day shift; Call every 8th weekend 1 holiday per year
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief OverviewResponsible for performing transthoracic echoes and vascular ultrasound exams apply Holter and Event monitors and perform EKGs on patients of all ages as ordered.
What you will do
- Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
- Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
- Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
- Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Makes hard copy images as directed.
- Maintains established department policies procedures objectives quality assessment safety and environment and infection control.
- Assists with staff/student onthejob training and orientation.
- Assists with analysis collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager Quality Improvement Joint Commission MDH ACR standards OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
- Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.
Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ultrasound Technologist American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire
- Ultrasound Technologist American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire within 1 Year
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Vascular experience recommended
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying parttime and fulltime employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO frontloaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5 employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by handson training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .