Diagnostic Sonographer

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

1d • $40 - $55 • 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: .2 FTE (16 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour evening shifts every Friday from 10:30P - 6:30A No weekends

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)

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
• many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey
• employee resources groups (ERGs)

What This Job Offers

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