Sonographer-Evenings (M- Th) - Up to $2,720/ Week

Interim HealthCare Staffing•Alexandria, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Professionally develop and enhance your healthcare career at Interim Healthcare Staffing! Gain valuable, industry leading experience working in one of our many specialty areas. Interim Healthcare Staffing offers amazing opportunities for career progression, as well as ongoing education and development programs. This is a 10-week temporary assignment. The role involves performing clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations including general, vascular, and OB/Gyn for the ED and any STAT in-patient requests. The sonographer will review requisitions, use independent judgment to execute procedures, analyze sonograms, and communicate findings to the physician. Responsibilities also include maintaining a positive attitude, accurately maintaining patient records, maintaining a clean work area, maintaining ultrasound equipment, completing exam billing, and assisting the supervisor with unit goals and plans.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years performing sonography including general, vascular OB/GYN.
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Nice To Haves

Previous travel experience is preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
Advanced registry in Vascular, Abdomen, OB and Breast imaging is preferred.
Experience with Canon i800 equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations including general, vascular, and OB/Gyn for the ED and any STAT in-patient requests.
For OB experience, sonographer must be comfortable with OB 1st Trimester, Biophysical profiles, AFI, cord doppler, and growth checks. No OB surveys or Level 2 exams are required for this role.
Review the requisition for examination in order to be aware of procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or special requirements, and use cognitive sonographic skills to execute procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological and diagnostic information and images.
Use independent judgement during the sonographic exam to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings, and initiate additional ultrasound imaging procedures facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Analyse sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history and communicate findings to the physician.
Maintain a positive attitude and working relationships with radiology team, follow physician instructions precisely, and accurately maintain patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS).
Maintain a clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers, and maintain ultrasound equipment in good working order, clean and disinfect after each use. Maintain adequate supplies as needed.
Complete exam billing and help supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans.
All other duties as assigned.