Diagnostic Sonographer
Allina Health System•Shakopee, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
At Allina Health, our Diagnostic Sonographers are key to delivering accurate, compassionate care through advanced imaging. Join a collaborative organization where your skill, insight and patient connection drive better outcomes every day. This position is .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) and involves a 12-hour night shift with occasional weekend rotation.
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 Diagnostic Sonography experience
- 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)
- For 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 30 days of hire)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Provides accurate clerical function.
- Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
- Understands the storage and retrieval system.
- Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
- Communicates with Supervisor and team.
- 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
- 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
- Well-being dollars
- Dedicated well-being navigators
- Programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
