Avera McKennan Hospital
Sonographer
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“Sonographer at Avera McKennan Hospital. Skills: diagnostic ultrasound procedures, sonographic skills, anatomical imaging, pathological imaging, diagnostic imaging. Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner.. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.”
What You'll Achieve.
Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images; Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation.
Industry & Context.
Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.; Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's or equivalent from two-year college or technical six months to one year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire, Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire within 1 Year, visual acuity adequate to perform position duties, ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Nice to Have
Vascular experience recommended
What You'll Do.
Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical
and diagnostic images.
Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed
reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation.
Makes hard copy images as directed.
Maintains established department policies
and environment and infection control.
Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
Assists with analysis
collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager
OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be part of a multidisciplinary team; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Communication Scope
ability to communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Full Job Description
**Location:** Avera McKennan Hospital **Worker Type:** PRN **Work Shift:** Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (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** **You Belong at Avera** **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.** **A Brief Overview** Performs a variety of technical and diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. **What you will do ** * Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols. * Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention. * Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership. * Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Makes hard copy images as directed. * Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control. * Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. * Assists 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. * Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC. **Essential Qualifications** The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to per
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