Sonographer
Job Location:
Gregory, SD - USA
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Job Summary
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.25 - $48.50Position Highlights
*May be eligible for a $10000 Sign-on bonus!*
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 Overview
Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images.
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 on-the-job 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 Qualifications
The 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 two-year 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 part-time and full-time 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
