Ultrasound Tech (Sonographer)

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

13d•$41 - $58

About The Position

Gillette Children’s is seeking a full-time Sonographer to perform diagnostic imaging exams in accordance with departmental procedures and guidelines. The primary work locations are Gillette’s two St. Paul locations, with coverage at the Maple Grove and Burnsville clinics potentially needed, such as for employee PTO. The position works four days per week, during general operating hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The technologist works with patients of all ages, cultures, and physical conditions, providing efficient and effective customer service within the Imaging department. The role requires cognitive sonographic skills, independent judgment in conducting examinations and evaluating images, and the ability to communicate findings to physicians. It also involves using ultrasound and ancillary equipment safely, completing a range of sonography exams, documenting procedures, and following department safety and infection-control practices. The hourly wage range is $40.69 to $57.90. The role is eligible for shift differentials of $1.50 per hour for weekends and $1.00 per hour for evenings. Pay depends on factors including field experience, education, and certification or licensure. Gillette offers a competitive benefits package for employees working 0.5 FTE and above, including a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.

Requirements

Be certified, registered, and in good standing with the ARDMS and RVT, or complete RVT certification within 12 months of employment.
Hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates with valid CPR certification from another organization acceptable to Gillette may be able to begin employment but must complete American Heart Association BLS within one month of employment.
Have experience working with pediatric and/or disabled populations.
Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills in interactions with patients, families, coworkers, medical staff, and others.
Have excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, record, and adapt sonographic procedures as appropriate to anatomical and pathological information, diagnostic information, and images.
Use independent judgment during sonographic exams to distinguish normal from pathological findings and optimize imaging.
Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Respond to physician orders by producing high-quality images that meet the expectations of ordering physicians and radiologists.
Use ultrasound and ancillary equipment proficiently and safely, including ultrasound units, exam tables, transducers, ceiling lift systems, patient distraction tools, information systems, scanners, printers, and CD burners.
Perform sonography exams of the head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities.
Verify that the correct patient receives the correct exam at the correct site; evaluate the order, prepare the imaging room, and identify the patient using at least two forms of identification.
Assess and educate patients about procedures, document patient history including allergies, position patients appropriately, and select exam protocols and equipment parameters.
Display, annotate, transfer, and archive images accurately; document procedures in RIS for interpretation; provide post-procedure instructions; and discharge patients.
Evaluate image quality and the demonstration of anatomy and pathology, accept or reject images appropriately, and perform and document equipment quality control.
Follow hospital and department policies and practices, including Image Gently and Image Wisely principles.
Follow safety-related work processes, hand hygiene, standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe-lifting procedures, including use of lifts.
Know and follow facility and department emergency and safety procedures, including emergency codes and alerts and activation of RRT and Code 2.