Diagnostic Sonographer Flex Pool

Allina Health System•Lakeville, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This position will be part of the Diagnostic Sonographer float pool. In this role, your home base will be at WestHealth clinic, while providing coverage for imaging services, which includes additional sites. 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) Variable hours Day/Evening shifts Schedule: Monday - Friday No weekends. Mileage reimbursement Locations in addition to home site: Apple Valley Clinic Bandana Square Clinic Bloomington Clinic Cottage Grove Clinic Eden Prairie Clinic Edina Family Physicians Clinic Edina Imaging Center West St Paul Clinic Woodbury Clinic Eagan Women’s Health United Women’s Health Piper Breast Center St Paul Piper Breast Center Minneapolis Additional Travel may be needed within 30 miles of home base

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
3+ 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)
Allina Health Group Clinic locations and St. Francis Regional Medical Center require American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) upon hire
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine accredited clinic locations require American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography OB/GYN registry 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with two or more equipment manufacturers

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.
Provides care and diagnostic services to patients across multiple sites.
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.