Ultrasound Technologist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs general or vascular ultrasound exams, ensuring a written physician order is received and collecting pertinent information before the procedure. The role reviews exams in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for quality and completeness, completes paperwork, and distributes exams for interpretation. The technologist maintains the designated room and equipment, including cleaning and stocking the room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams from the machine daily. The position emphasizes patient safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning. The role is based at Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201. A temporary North Dakota license is accepted before start. Required credentials include a North Dakota sonographer credential before start, ARDMS or ARRT sonographer credentials and/or ARDMS RVT credentials within 24 months of start, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of start. English proficiency is required for effective communication with patients, families, and team members.

Requirements

Sonographer credential from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners before the start date; a temporary North Dakota license is accepted before start.
Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Sonographer ARRT. ARDMS sonographer and/or RVT credentials, or ARRT Sonographer certification, are listed within 24 months of the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing continuously, and lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring 20–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general or vascular ultrasound exams.
Confirm receipt of a written physician order and collect pertinent information before ultrasound procedures.
Review exams in PACS for quality and completeness.
Complete required paperwork and distribute exams for interpretation.
Clean and stock the designated room, clean the ultrasound machine and filter, and delete exams from the machine daily.
Protect patient safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.