Sonographer

Rapid City Medical Center•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Our busy radiology department is currently seeking a PRN Sonographer to join our team! Who We Are Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic dedicated to excellence, choice, and patient-centered care. We prioritize building strong relationships with our patients, partnering with them throughout their health journey. Our team of 90 physicians and advanced practice providers, supported by over 400 employees, combines leading-edge technology with medical expertise to ensure efficient and effective appointments and smooth insurance interactions. We thrive on collaborating with smart, compassionate individuals. Our work can be challenging, but we are motivated by serving our families, friends, and community in meaningful ways. We value work-life balance and career satisfaction, offering competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a workplace where you can feel proud of your contributions.

Requirements

RDMS registered or registry eligible
CPR certificate maintained.

Responsibilities

Perform high quality ultrasound procedures as ordered by a physician.
Thoroughly explain examination process to patient, all while assisting them throughout the exam to assume appropriate physical positions.
Select appropriate scan settings on equipment per specifications of examination.
Obtain essential information from patients regarding medical records and previous scan information for clinical correlation.
Instruct patients about proper scan preparation and physiological requirements for procedure.
Help transfer patients to the sonography exam table and ensure adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan.
Appropriately change scanning parameters to improve scans.
Obtain diagnostic sonographic images by scanning appropriate body parts with proper transducer.
Perform examinations on patients of various age ranges, including pediatrics.
Perform ultrasound exams in complete competency while maintaining professional manners.
Proficiently work with required computer programs (eClinical Works, PACS, RIS).
Send reports to requesting physicians outside of Rapid City Medical Center.
Responsible for the upkeep on ultrasound equipment performance and proper maintenance
Display a willingness to learn new processes and protocols in addition to Ultrasound responsibilities.
Help to schedule patients needing Ultrasound exams.