Sonographer

Avera • Gregory, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Associate's or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire.
• New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Vascular experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
• Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Makes hard copy images as directed.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
• Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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