Diagnostic Sonographer

Allina Health • Buffalo, MN

252d • $37 - $51

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 is a casual position with day, evening, and night shift hours. Shifts are 8-hours per day with occasional weekends. Must pick up a minimum of two (2) shifts per month in order to maintain casual status.

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
• 2 years of diagnostic Sonography experience
• Must meet at least one of the following: Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN High Risk Perinatal, registry eligible upon hire
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography registered in Breast upon hire required for Piper Breast Center Locations
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registry eligible, registered within 6 months of hire, and either: Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire with AMG Clinics
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months for Hospital locations (Not required for High Risk Perinatal cost centers)
• 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

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 have appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system
• Provides accurate clerical function using Excellian (electronic medical record)
• 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
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree