Ultrasound Sonographer - PRN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d

About The Position

Autonomously performs complex diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures for adult
and pediatric patients, under the supervision of physicians for diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of disease. Knowledgeable in Abdomen (including
transplanted organs), OB/GYN, Small Parts, Vascular (including grafts,
incompetency exams, mappings), and Pediatric ultrasound required. Takes
initiative to confirm the imaging orders by reviewing patient history and other
clinical data. Utilizes advanced knowledge to perform diagnostic
procedures/exams (in/outpatient, portable, OR, PACU, Shear Wave Elastography
(SWE), Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), and acquiring/rendering 3D images).
Assists radiologist to record and process anatomical, pathological, and
physiological sonographic data and images. Exercises independent judgment by
providing a preliminary diagnosis. Expected to prepare, inject, and document
CEUS when indicated. Assists physicians with lesion localization and probe
placement in Ablation procedures. Accurately creates an anatomical map of lymph
nodes/nodules in the neck (including prior alcohol ablation sites) for the ENT
surgeon to utilize during surgery. Utilize PACS to store/retrieve images and
operate the EHR system efficiently, including documenting additional charges
when indicated. Overtime, on-call, weekends, overnights, and holiday shifts are
required per department needs. Assist in the training of all trainees.
Appropriately reprocesses transducers using High Level Disinfectant. Comply with
HIPAA requirements, Joint Commission Standards, and Safe Patient Handling.
Expected to be involved in the ACR and IAC accreditation processes.
Sonographers may be expected to receive additional training in multiple
sub-specialty areas. OR CEUS involves scrubbing in, interpreting, and guiding
vascular surgeons in the OR. Fusion entails uploading a series of CT/PET/MRI
images to fuse with ultrasound, assisting with lesion localization/needle
placement and potentially working on multiple ultrasound machines. Expected to
follow MRI/radiation safety standards. Non-Imaging Vascular provides diagnostic
exams for the peripheral vascular system including ABIs, segmental
pressures/PVRs, exercising arterial study patients, TcPO2s, and monitoring for
cardiac changes by reading ECGs from a 12-lead monitor. NIV also performs
Tonometry and EndoPat testing. Performing IBD studies involves using grayscale,
color, spectral Doppler, SWE, microvascular, and CEUS to assist in the diagnosis
of intestine pathology. Prostate Seed team involves assisting the radiologist
with imaging during the gold/carbon marker seed placement with/without hydrogel
and assisting in the brachysuite with HDR treatments and MUPIT. This specialty
also assists urologists/radiation oncologists in the OR with LDR. MSK performs
and assists in exams/procedures involving muscles, nerves, joints, and tendons.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in Abdomen (including transplanted organs), OB/GYN, Small Parts, Vascular (including grafts, incompetency exams, mappings), and Pediatric ultrasound required.
• Expected to prepare, inject, and document CEUS when indicated.
• Utilize PACS to store/retrieve images and operate the EHR system efficiently, including documenting additional charges when indicated.
• Comply with HIPPA requirements, Joint Commission Standards, and Safe Patient Handling.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed