Diagnostic Sonographer- Piper Breast Center
About The Position
Join a great breast imaging team at the Piper Breast Center - Coon Rapids. At this comprehensive breast imaging facility, you will perform breast ultrasounds and assist the radiologist with interventional procedures while providing a comfortable and supportive environment for our patients. Must be registered/certified with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Breast within one year of hire. Key Position Details: Casual position 8 hour, day shifts No weekends Casual requirements are to pick up at least 2 shifts per month May float to any of the Piper Breast Center Locations- Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, Plymouth and St. Paul Job Description: Performs abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, vascular imaging and provides sonography guidance for interventional procedures, in accordance with department policies and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Uses independent judgment, and has thorough understanding of equipment and positioning to provide optimum service to patients and providers.
Requirements
- Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
- Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
- Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible
- 0 to 2 years of diagnostic Sonography experience
- FOR ALL SONOGRAPHY POSITIONS: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required upon hire
- Must be registered in one of the following:
- Abdomen (AB)
- Breast (BR)
- Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
- OB/GYN
- Pediatric Sonography (PS)
- AHG Clinic Locations and St. Francis Regional Medical Center you must be Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) upon hire
- All hospital locations require Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) within 6 months (Not required for High-Risk Perinatal, or Piper Breast Centers)
- Additionally for Piper Breast Centers:
- Piper Breast Center locations require registration in Breast (BR) upon hire or within one year of hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
- Identifies patient with two identifiers.
- Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
- Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
- Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
- Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
- Maintains work knowledge and competence.
- Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
- Verifies all images has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
- Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
- Understands the storage and retrieval system.
- Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
- Reports problems, issues or ideas.
- Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
