Ultrasound Assistant

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION•Fergus Falls, MN

61d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Assistant supports medical sonographers, echocardiographers, radiologists, and other imaging professionals by facilitating efficient workflow, patient preparation, and departmental organization. The role provides clerical and clinical support to help maintain a smooth and safe imaging environment. The position serves patients of all ages, from newborn through geriatric populations, across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings, and requires working independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. The assistant supports patients throughout the ultrasound experience by greeting and preparing them, scheduling exams, obtaining clinical history, providing instructions and education, helping with mobility and positioning, maintaining privacy and comfort, and responding appropriately to patient needs or emergencies. The role also supports department operations by assisting with procedures and equipment, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, managing patient flow and supplies, completing documentation and image transfers, answering department calls, following infection control and regulatory standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate care. The position is 80 hours biweekly, with weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process.
Ability to attend the work site as scheduled.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet physical demands such as standing for long periods and assisting with patient transfers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a radiology, hospital, or outpatient clinical setting.
Familiarity with imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for ultrasound exams.
Schedule exams and obtain patients’ clinical history.
Provide patients with clear instructions and education.
Assist patients with mobility and positioning while maintaining their privacy and comfort.
Respond appropriately to patient needs and emergencies.
Assist sonographers and radiologists with procedures and equipment.
Prepare and maintain exam rooms.
Manage patient flow and supplies.
Complete necessary documentation and image transfers.
Answer department calls.
Follow infection control and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate patient care.