Perinatal Sonographer

Allina Health • Woodbury, MN

2d • $41 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, our Perinatal Sonographers are trusted experts in the most delicate and meaningful moments of care. You'll work alongside specialists, using advanced imaging to guide families though high-risk pregnancies with clarity and compassion.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required upon hire
• ARDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialty certification required upon hire
• Must obtain ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty certification within 24 months from the start of the echo training. Echo training begins 4 months following your start date

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Diagnostic Sonography experience
• Nuchal Translucency Certification with Fetal Medicine Foundation preferred
• Successful completion of WI Caregiver Background Check (4-year cycle) for employees working in Wisconsin

Responsibilities

• Performs complete fetal ultrasound procedures to acquire data on normal and at-risk patients.
• Assists the physician in the performance of ultrasound-assisted invasive procedures.
• Uses independent judgement, and has thorough understanding of equipment and positioning to provide optimum service to patients and providers.
• Works in accordance with department policies and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree