Registered Ultrasound Sonographer

Cook Hospital and Care Center • Cook, MN

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About The Position

Cook Hospital is seeking a Casual Registered Ultrasound Sonographer to join its Imaging Team. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures and supporting safe, efficient patient care throughout the imaging process. The sonographer prepares patients, operates sonographic equipment, communicates technical impressions to Radiologists, and completes related administrative and departmental duties. The position is on the day shift. Casual employees are eligible to accrue earned sick and safe time.

Requirements

• Maintain current licensure, registration, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures; escort them to dressing and/or exam rooms; provide verbal or written instructions; assist with positioning; explain procedures; and observe patients to ensure their care, safety, and comfort during scans.
• Operate sonographic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Keep sonographic equipment in working order, report malfunctions to the department administrator, and maintain adequate radiologic supplies.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and communicate technical impressions to Radiologists.
• Perform related duties, including scheduling patients, placing orders, archiving in PACS, and completing exam-specific forms.
• Maintain competency in diagnostic ultrasound techniques, work effectively in stressful situations, coordinate outpatient and inpatient exams efficiently, and maintain working knowledge of exam preparations.
• Assess orders for prior authorization, exam performance, and billing needs.
• Troubleshoot issues involving patient accounts, orders, exams, prior imaging, and related matters.
• Comply with facility-wide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond flexibly to changing work situations, including schedule changes, leaving early, staying late, or taking late breaks when workload requires.
• Participate in the Compliance Program, education and in-services, and competencies, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain current licensure, registration, and certification.

Benefits

• Excellent pay and benefits
• Sick time
• Employee perks
• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees
• Retirement plans for eligible employees
• Long-term disability for eligible employees
• Paid personal time off (PTO, EIB) for eligible employees
• Life insurance for eligible employees
• Bereavement leave for eligible employees
• Free wellness center membership for eligible employees
• Employee assistance program for eligible employees
• Earned sick and safe time

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed