Diagnostic Sonographer

Allina Health•Village of Cambridge, NY

1d•$38 - $52•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. Key Position Details: $7,500 starting bonus available for eligible external talent. 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shifts Every 5th 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 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 30 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.
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.