Sonographer

Overview

Location:

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights:
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our Team!

This position may be eligible for a $15,000- $20,000 sign on bonus!

• PTO available on Day 1
• Options for Free Health Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment:
  This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program
• Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera to help pay down principal
• Career Growth:
  Opportunity to obtain healthcare experience with upward mobility
• Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital;
  Avera Named to Forbes Best-in-State Employers List

Hours:

Day shift;
Every 4th weekend;
Call time once a week and every 4th or 5th weekend

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Responsible for performing transthoracic echoes and vascular ultrasound exams, applying Holter and Event monitors, and performing EKGs on patients of all ages as ordered.

• Produce accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiate proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
• Review appropriate indications for tests ordered and contact provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
• Provide test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Make hard copy images as directed.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assist with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assist with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
• Assist medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Associate s or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire
• Ultrasound Technologist - ARDMS New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire

• Vascular experience recommended

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera offers a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees to support balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.