Diagnostic Sonographer

Allina Health • Edina, MN

3d • $40 - $55 • Hybrid

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 is a casual (0.0 FTE) position with 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm) and no weekends. Other locations this position would be required to travel to include Edina Family Physicians and Allina Eden Prairie Clinic. The role requires the ability to work independently and perform General exams, OB/GYN, and some Vascular studies.

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
• 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 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

• Travel to Edina Family Physicians and Allina Eden Prairie Clinic

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree